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DK Metcalf suspension: Steelers WR could lose $45 million in future guarantees per report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will forfeit more than $555,000 in salary after the NFL suspended him for two games without pay on Monday for punching a Detroit Lions fan during Sunday’s game.

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T.J. Watt’s Return Remains “Murky And Uncertain”

Steelers star T.J. Watt has missed the past two games while recovering from surgery on a partially collapsed lung. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like he’s any closer to a return.

DK Metcalf News / Steeler Nation / December 22

40 Million Lost: Steelers' DK Metcalf Now Set To Lose Massive Amount Of Money After Suspension

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf had a nightmare game unfold at Ford Field. Right before halftime, Metcalf was caught on camera engaging in an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 22

Insider: Steelers' DK Metcalf Just Changed Absolutely Everything For The NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have come away with a big-time win on Sunday afternoon after defeating the Detroit Lions by a score of 29-24, but the aftermath wasn't all positive.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / December 22

Marcus Spears, Ryan Clark react to DK Metcalf punching fan, two-game suspension

DK Metcalf has been suspended by the NFL for the next two games after punching a fan Sunday during the Steelers’ 29-24 win over the Browns. He’ll miss the rest of Pittsburgh’s regular season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

DK Metcalf News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

DK Metcalf suspended by NFL

The NFL has decided on its discipline for DK Metcalf for the wide receiver’s actions on Sunday. Metcalf has been suspended two games by the NFL for what they said was detrimental conduct to the league.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf Issued Two-Game Suspension

D.K. Metcalf‘s interaction with a fan during the first half of yesterday’s Steelers-Lions game led to the widespread expectation it would result in league discipline.

DK Metcalf News / Steeler Nation / December 22

NFL's Discipline Of Steelers' DK Metcalf Officially Revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers were not expected to travel to play the Detroit Lions and come away with a massive victory. Nonetheless, Mike Tomlin's group exceeded expectations and won a wild one by a score of 29-24.

DK Metcalf News / Yardbarker / December 22

DK Metcalf's suspension may cost Steelers in playoff hunt

On Monday, the league announced it had suspended Metcalf two games, meaning he won't be eligible to return until the week of the wild-card round.

Fan denies sparking the Metcalf altercation with slur

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DK Metcalf News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

NFL Suspending Steelers WR DK Metcalf Two Games, Pending Appeal

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the NFL is suspended Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf two games for the incident that took place with a fan in Detroit. According to Pelissero, Metcalf is appealing the suspension from the league. The league specifically suspended Metcalf for conduct detrimental to the league.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 22

Steelers Special Teams Star Cements Pro Bowl Bid

The Pittsburgh Steelers won't be the team that sends the most representatives to the upcoming Pro Bowl. The organization has just a few players receiving substantial votes for the NFL's yearly all-star competition.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 22

Steelers' Emmanuel Sanders Shares Crazy Moment When Ben Roethlisberger Told Him To Cheat: ' Paid For That'

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense was a lot of fun when Ben Roethlisberger was throwing the football to talented wide receivers such as Emmanuel Sanders.