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A Detroit Lions fan was on the receiving end of some anger from Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf on Sunday.
Metcalf was seen grabbing the fan’s shirt and taking a swing. The CBS broadcast captured the interaction between the Steelers player and the man, who was wearing a black and blue shirt and a blue wig. It was unclear at this time what led to the incident.
The man told the Detroit Free Press that he called Metcalf by his full name — DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf — and that sparked outrage.
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Pittsburgh Steelers’ DK Metcalf wipes his face on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
“Kind of shocked. Like everybody’s talking to me. I’m a little rattled but I just want the Lions to win baby,” the fan, identified as Ryan Kennedy, told the paper.
“What, my full name is not DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf,” he added. “He doesn’t like his government name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt. I’m kind of shocked. Like everybody’s talking to me. I’m kind of rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby.”
Metcalf was not penalized in the game, as the CBS cameras only accidentally caught the moment. The NFL told the Detroit Free Press that it could not take action regarding an ejection because the incident did not take place on the field.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ DK Metcalf, right, plays against Detroit Lions’ Rock Ya-Sin during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Fans were also reportedly allowed to stay in the stadium.
Metcalf faces a fine or suspension for the incident.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had no real comment at the moment.
“I heard about it, but I hadn’t seen it,” he said. “I hadn’t had the opportunity to talk to DK.”
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Metcalf did not meet with the media after the 29-24 victory. He had four catches for 42 yards.
