"The league said Metcalf's actions violate league policy, which specifies that players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Metcalf may appeal the suspension. A hearing will be held by the commissioner or his designee."
"Earlier Monday, the fan denied allegations he used a racial slur in a statement released by his lawyers. A law firm representing Ryan Kennedy said in a statement released to the Associated Press on Monday that Kennedy categorically denies using a slur or any other derogatory statement during the exchange with Metcalf that ended with the two-time Pro Bowler taking a swing at Kennedy with his right arm."
"CBS cameras caught Metcalf and Kennedy wearing a blue wig and a blue and black shirt in a heated back-and-forth along the rail in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's 29-24 victory. Kennedy leaned over the railing and appeared to shout at the receiver as he walked over, and Metcalf reached up and grabbed him with his right arm. The interaction ended with Metcalf jabbing toward the fan's head with that arm, though he didn't appear to make much, if any, contact."
DK Metcalf was suspended two games without pay by the NFL for entering the stands and confronting a fan, violating policy that bars player–fan confrontations and penalizes unnecessary physical contact that creates crowd‑control or injury risks. Metcalf may appeal under the Collective Bargaining Agreement and will have a hearing before the commissioner or a designee. The fan, Ryan Kennedy, denied using a racial slur, with his lawyers saying he categorically denies any derogatory statement. Video shows a heated exchange along the rail in Pittsburgh's 29‑24 game, with Metcalf reaching up and jabbing toward the fan's head; Metcalf finished the game with four catches for 42 yards.
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