DK Metcalf's physical confrontation with a Detroit Lions fan didn't immediately result in the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver missing time. The NFL, however, on Monday stepped in to sideline him.
Metcalf was suspended for two games for the incident, in which he appeared to grab the shirt of a fan wearing a blue wig in the front row before shoving him.
Metcalf plans to appeal the suspension, according to multiple reports.
If the ban stands, Metcalf will miss the remainder of the regular season. The Steelers, however, can clinch the AFC North before playing Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns if the Baltimore Ravens fall to the Green Bay Packers on Monday. If the Ravens win and the Steelers lose, however, Metcalf would be out for the Week 18 showdown between the two teams that would decide the division.
The two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, who did not speak to reporters after the game, was not removed from the Steelers' 29-24 win over the Lions after the clash. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did not divulge any details after the game about how the team handled the episode.
