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The Steelers quarterback said he doesn't condone Metcalf's behavior but admitted he can "understand" his teammate's reaction
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Lions fan grabbed by DK Metcalf addresses what happened amid flurry of speculation, allegations of racism
Ryan Kennedy, the Lions fan who became the center of attention after DK Metcalf grabbed him when the Pittsburgh Steelers visited Ford Field last weekend addressed what happened during a press conference with his lawyer Friday morning.
During a press conference Friday alongside his lawyers, the Lions fan, who was swiped at by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf last Sunday, denied the racial slur allegations against him.
The NFL upheld Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf's two-game suspension on Tuesday. The league on Monday suspended Metcalf for "initiating a physical confrontation with a fan" during Sunday’s game at the Lions.
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin commented on the legal side of DK Metcalf’s incident, as well as when he’ll appeal the suspension.
The NFL decided on DK Metcalf after the veteran wide receiver starred in a controversial moment during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 28-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Metcalf appeared to punch a fan in the face in the second quarter.
Missing the suspended DK Metcalf ahead of their matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Sights & Sounds: Brandon Johnson,