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DK Metcalf won't face criminal charges for altercation with Lions fan
Updated May 1, 2026, 6:20 p.m. ETThe incident occurred on Dec. 21 during a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.Metcalf was previously suspended for two games following the altercation.Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf won't face criminal charges following an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan at Ford Field, Wayne County Prosecutors announced in a statement on May 1.The incident occurred during the second quarter of the Lions' game on Dec. 21. It involved Metcalf taking a swing at Ryan Kennedy, a Lions fan, behind the Steelers bench. The altercation resulted in the receiver being suspended for the final two games of the regular season and later became the motivation behind Kennedy's lawsuit filed on Feb. 3.Prosecutors concluded they will not charge Metcalf after reviewing the evidence, which they told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, in a statement."At approximately 5:30 p.m., it is alleged that [Kennedy] left his seat holding a Metcalf jersey to get an autograph. As he approached the front railing of the stands, he said something to Mr. Metcalf. As Mr. Metcalf approached the stands, there was a brief interaction where Mr. Metcalf grabbed his shirt and pushed him back. The
DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges over Lions fan altercation, prosecutors say
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges related to his mid-game altercation with a Detroit Lions fan at Ford Field in December.Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s office, which handles Detroit-related criminal cases, said in a statement Friday that it is declining a request for an arrest warrant after an “extensive review.” It noted that investigators interviewed everyone involved, including Ford Field security personnel and other fans who witnessed the confrontation.Video of the incident showed Metcalf snatching Lions fan Ryan Kennedy by his jersey while Kennedy was in the stands. Metcalf said at the time that Kennedy shouted something at him, but did not say what. Worthy’s office confirmed Metcalf’s account, describing Kennedy’s behavior as “heckling.”“As Mr. Metcalf approached the stands, there was a brief interaction where Mr. Metcalf grabbed his shirt and pushed him back,” the statement said. “The fan did not appear to be injured, nor did he seek medical attention at the game.”While no criminal charges will be filed, Metcalf still faces a $100 million civil lawsuit filed by Kennedy.“We applaud the decision (of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office) and are thankful for the hard work and thorough investigation that led to this just
Steelers star DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges for viral altercation with Lions fan
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday that Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf will not be charged for an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan at Ford Field in December.The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office also denied a request for a warrant."On December 21, 2025, during an NFL football game at Ford Field, located in the 2000 block of Brush Street in Detroit, a 45-year-old male Lions fan, was seated in the stands behind the Pittsburgh Steelers' bench, allegedly heckling player DeKaylin Metcalf, 28. At approximately 5:30 p.m., it is alleged that the fan left his seat holding a Metcalf’s jersey to get an autograph," the announcement said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before an NFL preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Aug. 16, 2025. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)"As he approached the front railing of the stands, he said something to Mr. Metcalf. As Mr. Metcalf approached the stands, there was a brief interaction where Mr. Metcalf grabbed his shirt and pushed him back. The fan did not appear to be injured, nor
Steelers WR DK Metcalf won't be charged for incident with Lions fan
Updated May 1, 2026, 8:11 p.m. ETPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face charges for a Dec. 21 incident involving him and a Detroit Lions fan at Ford Field, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced in a statement on Friday, May 1.The incident, which occurred in the second quarter of a game between the Lions and the Steelers, involved Metcalf taking a swing at Pinckney, Michigan, native Ryan Kennedy. Metcalf was suspended for two games after the altercation and Kennedy later filed a lawsuit seeking damages from Metcalf, Ford Field and other notable NFL media members.The prosecutor's office told the Free Press that Detroit police submitted a warrant request on Jan. 21 involving the incident, but didn't confirm who the warrant was for. No charges were filed at the onset of the investigation, and the prosecutor's office has now concluded it will not charge Metcalf after reviewing the evidence."At approximately 5:30 p.m., it is alleged that [Kennedy] left his seat holding a Metcalf jersey to get an autograph. As he approached the front railing of the stands, he said something to Mr. Metcalf. As Mr. Metcalf approached the stands, there was a brief interaction where Mr. Metcalf grabbed
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