Steelers WR DK Metcalf punches Lions fan in face during Week 16 clash

While the Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to advance to a 9-6 record on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, DK Metcalf was seen getting into it with a fan on the sidelines. It’s not entirely clear what led to the altercation, but it ended with Metcalf throwing a punch at the fan.

The 28-year-old wide receiver threw a strike at a Lions fan in the stands after the two seemingly exchanged words. Metcalf walked away from the stands immediately and stood on the sideline near the field after the incident.

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As of this publishing, DK Metcalf has not been given a punishment by the officials. With the Steelers and Lions going into halftime, the league may look into the situation and inform the referees about the incident. However, that is yet to be determined at this time.

Through two quarters of play, the two-time Pro Bowler has only accumulated one catch for five yards. It’s been a frustrating day for Metcalf, and perhaps those frustrations boiled over with that Lions fan.

This story is currently developing, and more information will be published soon.

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