DK Metcalf won't have to wait until next season to return from his suspension for an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan ... and the star receiver told reporters he's "excited as hell" to be back.
The 28-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers player met with the media at his locker on Monday ... and while there were plenty of questions about what exactly happened with spectator Ryan Kennedy on Dec. 21, Metcalf made it clear he wasn't going to talk about it.
The only nuggets of info Metcalf was willing to share?? He was surprised the punishment was upheld after his appeal .