Steelers receiver DK Metcalf swipes at Lions fan leaning over railing in front row
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3:02 PM on Sunday, December 21, 2025
The Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — Steelers receiver DK Metcalf swiped at a fan leaning over the railing in the front row at Ford Field during the second quarter of Pittsburgh's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Metcalf and the fan, wearing a black-and-blue shirt and a blue wig, were speaking to each other before the two-time Pro Bowler threw a right hand toward the man's face. Metcalf did not appear to make much, if any contact.
“I heard about it, but I hadn’t seen it,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “I hadn’t had an opportunity to talk to DK.”
Although there wasn't a penalty flag thrown on the field, the league will review the incident and Metcalf could face discipline.
He finished with four receptions for 42 yards.
The 28-year-old Metcalf is in his first season with the Steelers after spending six seasons with Seattle.
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