Steelers DK Metcalf gets into altercation with fans in stands during game
pittsburg steelers players DK Metcalf At a Detroit Lions game, he appeared to get into an argument with a fan in the stands.
During the game on Sunday, Dec. 21, Metcalf, 28, was spotted interacting with a Lions fan who was leaning against a stadium seat. Metcalf then appeared to punch the fan, who was wearing a black and blue shirt and a blue wig. The wide receiver did not appear to make physical contact with the fan, who did not react in any way and was not harmed.
The NFL shared video of the moment on CBS’ official X account with the caption, “DK Metcalf appears to get into altercation with Detroit fans.”
Metcalf was not ejected from the game and did not receive a flag or any game-time penalty. Jean StratoreCBS rules analysts explained that this interaction would not be punishable because it occurred off the field and was not seen by officials.
“Because the refs don’t see that – and (you) wouldn’t expect them to see that from where DK Metcalf is, it’s not something they can weigh in on from a ref perspective. I’ve been told, though, that [it] It will be delivered as per the NFL’s request and they will address this issue at that time. ” cbs.
Matt RyanThe former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons participated in the interaction during halftime. “We all agree that a pause may be coming,” Ryan said.
Nate BurlesonThe former Seattle Seahawks, Lions and Minnesota Vikings player added, “People, fans may say some things to you that take you out of character, but DK come on, man. I don’t know the details, but you can’t let someone get in your head to the point where you want to go out there, talk to them, grab them, and then look like he took a swipe.”
this detroit free press The fan was approached and asked what they had said to Metcalf and what their name was. (The fan was reportedly ejected from the stadium after the incident.)
NFL wide receiver DK Metcalf was all-in on Normani before they even met. “Ciara and I are very close, Russell [Wilson, her husband] “DK and DK were teammates on the Seattle Seahawks,” Normani, 28, recalled in a Vogue interview published on Friday, March 14. “About two years before we met, they […]
“What, my full name is not DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf,” the fan said. “He didn’t like his government name. I called him that, and then he grabbed me and tore my shirt. I was kind of shocked. It was like everybody was talking to me. I was kind of panicked, but I just wanted the Lions to win, baby.”
Metcalf was selected by the Seahawks in the 2019 draft. He was acquired by the Steelers in March, the same month that news of his engagement broke. Normani. (Metcalf and Normani, 29, began dating in 2022 after being set up by a former teammate Russell Wilson and wife Ciara.)
“I propose to my fiancée, [Wilson] Asked if Wilson had given him any advice about moving to Pittsburgh, he said at the press conference, “So he just congratulated me, congratulated us.”
Metcalfe explained that he proposed to Normani the day before the press conference and had their families in attendance for the milestone moment. He went on to gush about her support for his new team.
“She’s right there. Hold that rock up, baby,” he joked.
