DK Metcalf punches fan: NFL provides statement surrounding ejection for Steelers WR, per report

As a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions continued into the second half, receiver DK Metcalf remained on the field. That despite him throwing a punch at a fan in the stands midway through the second quarter.

According to reporting from the Detroit Free Press, the NFL was not able to intervene with an ejection. The outlet reported the following:

“The NFL said in a statement it cannot intervene for an ejection of Metcalf.” No further detail was provided.

Rules expert Gene Steratore also provided some clarification on why DK Metcalf was not ejected despite throwing a punch at a fan. He weighed in on the game’s broadcast on CBS.

“On this situation because the officials did not see this and you wouldn’t expect them to where DK Metcalf was, it’s not something they can weigh in on from an officiating standpoint,” Steratore said. “I have been notified, though, that that will be delivered to compliance with the NFL and they’ll address it at that point.”

The sequence in question with DK Metcalf occurred during the second quarter. Cameras were on him when he made the swing.

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