DK Metcalf suspended 2 Steelers games
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Steelers WR DK Metcalf and the Lions fan he had a physical altercation with apparently had a history before their Week 16 incident.
Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf was suspended for two games following a sideline altercation with a fan during the team's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 16, the league announced Monday. As a result, Metcalf will miss the final two games of the regular season. He is expected to appeal the suspension.
The NFL suspended Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf for two games without pay Monday, one day after he took a swing at a fan in Detroit. Metcalf can appeal the suspension, which, if it is upheld, would make him eligible to return Jan. 5, which would be after the Steelers' final two games of the regular season.
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.
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