According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the interaction was not a random confrontation. Pelissero reported that Metcalf and the fan involved have a prior history dating back to Metcalf’s time with the Seattle Seahawks. During Seattle’s Week 4 visit to Detroit last season, Metcalf reportedly alerted Seahawks security about the same individual.

The Steelers won on the field against the Lions on Sunday afternoon, but took a public image hit as wide receiver DK Metcalf punched a Lions fan.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf detailed putting his differences aside with Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr., embracing their brotherhood in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 8-6, first place in the AFC North after an offseason of speculation from most journalists that they likely wouldn't amount to much this season. The Steelers' success has been punctuated by a strong passing attack featuring a renewed Aaron Rodgers and the emergence of DK Metcalf (808 yards) as the team's top receiver after coming over from the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason.