NFL insider reveals when league will decide on DK Metcalf punishment for shoving Lions fan

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NFL insider reveals when league will decide on DK Metcalf punishment for shoving Lions fan image

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DK Metcalf shoved a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday.

At this point, the video has been shown everywhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star wide receiver clearly wasn't happy with something that had been said.

Various reports have emerged about what may have been said, and there are different takes on how Metcalf handled the situation.

The reality is that the NFL will likely do something about it, a punishment or statement of some sort. It's too public and notable an incident not to do anything.

Will Metcalf be suspended? That's hard to say.

How about a fine? That seems likely.

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Whatever the punishment, it appears to be coming sooner rather than later.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero shared on X that the NFL is expected to "make a determination on the Metcalf incident" on Monday.

Sometimes, the league appears to wait until the game week has finished with the Monday night game before releasing any such action.

In this case, it has apparently decided the best course of action is to get on it as soon as possible.

With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Steelers are certainly hoping the punishment for Metcalf isn't too severe. They, and the rest of the NFL, will likely know soon.

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