DK Metcalf suspension: NFL makes final decision after Steelers WR appeals punishment

by: Brian Jones 1 hour ago brianjones_93

The NFL has made the final decision on the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the suspension has been upheld, meaning Metcalf will be out for the final two games of the regular season.

“NFL upheld DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension,” Schefter said via X. “He now will miss Pittsburgh’s final two regular-season games at Cleveland and against Baltimore. Metcalf now loses $555,556 in salary and has the guarantees on $45 million voided.”

During the game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, DK Metcalf attempted to punch a fan. The NFL said Metcalf’s actions violated the league policy that specifies “players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and … if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable.”

“He came over because the fan in the stands was holding a ‘4’ Pittsburgh jersey. He went over, and the fan said something to him,” CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson said on the broadcast. “Obviously, Metcalf did not like what he said, and you saw the swipe there. No Steelers came over to him and mentioned anything.”

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