DK Metcalf appealed his two-game suspension for an altercation with a fan in during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. His appeal was unsuccessful. The NFL upheld the suspension without pay, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Because of the category of this suspension, the appeal was heard directly by an appeals officer appointed by Roger Goodell.
The two-game suspension for #Steelers WR DK Metcalf has been upheld by an appeals officer jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA.
Metcalf is out for the rest of the regular season and sees $45M in future guarantees voided, including $25M that was fully guaranteed for 2026.