The two-game suspension for what the NFL terms "conduct detrimental" to the league now voids at least $45 million in future guaranteed money for the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver. Metcalf would still be able to earn that money over the next two years.

PITTSBURGH — DK Metcalf’s regular season is over. Following an appeals hearing, the NFL upheld the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver’s two-game suspension for “initiating a physical confrontation with a fan.” Metcalf will miss the Steelers’ Week 17 and Week 18 games. He’s eligible to return in the postseason, if the Steelers qualify.

Steelers wideout DK Metcalf was suspended two games by the NFL on Monday in light of his physical altercation with a Lions fan on Sunday.

We're awaiting the result of an appeal from Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf, who was suspended two games for an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday, one that could prove to be much costlier.

DK Metcalf’s suspension could be costly long-term.

As the NFL was figuring out what to do about Steelers receiver DK Metcalf and his decision to approach the stands and initiate contact with a fan, Metcalf's camp was working hard to get his side of the story out there (even if Metcalf declined to provide his side of the story after the game).