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A Detroit Lions fan received the wrath of 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 T-shirt and a blue wig. It was not clear at the 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 fury.
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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 Río)
“Kind of surprised. Like everyone is talking to me. I’m a little nervous, but I just want the Lions to win, honey,” the fan, identified as Ryan Kennedy, told the newspaper.
“What, my full name is not DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf,” he added. “He doesn’t like his government’s name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt. I’m a little surprised. Like everyone is talking to me. I’m a little nervous, but I just want the Lions to win, baby.”
Metcalf was not penalized in the game as CBS cameras only caught the moment by chance. The NFL told the Detroit Free Press it could not intervene regarding an ejection because the incident did not occur 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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The fan was also reportedly allowed to remain in the stadium.
Metcalf will face a fine or suspension for the incident.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had no real comment on the moment.
“I heard about it, but I hadn’t seen it,” he said. “I hadn’t had a chance to talk to DK.”
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Metcalf did not meet with the media after the 29-24 victory. He had four receptions for 42 yards.
