Prosecutor makes final decision on DK Metcalf's altercation with Lions fan

According to Christian Romo of the Detroit Free Press, Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf won't face criminal charges for his viral incident with a Detroit Lions fan last season.

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office won't prosecute the civil lawsuit filed by Lions fan Ryan Kennedy.

Steelers' DK Metcalf won't face criminal charges

“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 fan did not appear to be injured, nor did he seek medical attention at the game. After an extensive review of all the relevant evidence, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that charges will not [be] issue[d] in this case,” the prosecutor’s statement read.

Metcalf was recorded on tape shoving Kennedy on the bleachers. The Lions fan, who already had a history of taunting him, was later shown on tape claiming that he had succeeded at his goal of provoking Metcalf.

Kennedy also sued former NFL players Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe, who claimed that he may have used some racist slurs to provoke Metcalf and Ford Field management. 

The Lions' fan denied any and all claims of racism and even claimed that he "forgave Metcalf" for tarnishing his reputation. 

Whether those cases will proceed remains to be seen, but given this precedent, that seems unlikely.