"Ryan Kennedy categorically denies using the 'N-word,' the 'C-word,' or any racial, misogynistic, or hate-based slur during the incident that occurred on December 21, 2025 at Ford Field during the Pittsburgh Steelers-Detroit Lions game.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf is serving a suspension after a Lions fans heckled him but the NFL, Lions, and Seahawks have known about this issue.

The NFL has suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games without pay for an altercations with a fan at Ford Field on Sunday, the league said.

The NFL announced Monday it will suspend DK Metcalf two games without pay for “conduct detrimental to the NFL” after he initiated physical contact with a fan during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.

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.

NFL insider Jay Glazer got inside information on Lions fan Ryan Kennedy and his behavior towards DK Metcalf prior to punching incident.

The Steelers have the edge in the turnover department, having picked off rookie Shedeur Sanders for his second interception of the game in the fourth quarter. This time, it was a pick from safety Kyle Dugger, whom the Patriots traded to Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL trade deadline.