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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 by the shirt and swinging at him. The CBS broadcast captured an interaction between the Steelers player and a man who was wearing a black and blue shirt and a blue wig. It was unclear at the time what led to the incident.
The man told the Detroit Free Press that he called Metcalf by his full name – DeKaylin Zacharius Metcalf – and it caused rage.
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DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers 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)
“A little shocked. It's like everyone is talking to me. I'm a little shocked, but I just want the Lions to win, baby,” a fan identified as Ryan Kennedy told the newspaper.
“What, my full name is not DeKaelin Zecharius Metcalf,” he added. “He doesn't like his government name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and tore my shirt.”
Metcalf was not penalized in the game because CBS cameras accidentally captured the moment. The NFL reported this. Detroit Free Press he could not intervene in the sending-off situation because the incident did not occur on the field.
D.K. Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers, right, plays against Rock Ya-Sin of the Detroit Lions 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 be faces a fine or disqualification about the incident.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had no comment on the matter.
“I've heard about it, but I haven't seen it,” he said. “I didn’t have a chance to talk to DK.”
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Metcalf did not meet with the media after the 29-24 win. He had four catches for 42 yards.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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