
Wide receiver DK Metcalf served a two-game suspension to end the season after an altercation with Lions fan, Ryan Kennedy. After the Steelers’ thrilling 26-24 win, Metcalf will have the opportunity to play at least one more game this season as Pittsburgh clinched the AFC North and a playoff spot.
On Monday morning, Metcalf celebrated the end of his suspension by sharing a video skit of comedian and actor, Druski, on his Instagram Story. The video depicts a release from jail and the comedian celebrating his release, showing DK Metcalf’s excitement that his suspension was finally over.
In Week 16, thePittsburgh Steelers wide receiver got into an altercation with Ryan Kennedy at Ford Field. The live broadcast caught the moment Kennedy and Metcalf interacted and the wide receiver throwing a punch at the fan.
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The following day, the NFL issued a two-game suspension for Metcalf’s actions. He filed an appeal but was denied after the league determined his actions were serious enough to face the suspension.
DK Metcalf declined to give details about incident with Lions fan
After the Pittsburgh Steelers thrilling win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday evening, wide receiver DK Metcalf arrived at the team facility on Monday morning ready to rejoin his team.
Metcalf spoke to reporters but was limited on what he could say about his altercation with Ryan Kennedy. He did express his excitement to be back with his team and prepare for Monday’s wild card matchup against the Houston Texans.
“I can’t walk ya’ll through nothing that happened, I can’t say nothing about what happened. … I’m excited to be back in the building, around my teammates, being at meetings, going to practice, all the things that encompass a week of preparation,” Metcalf told reporters.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be happy to have their top wide receiver back for the playoffs. In 15 games this season, he had 59 receptions for 850 yards and six touchdowns in his first season with the Steelers.