Steelers' Aaron Rodgers reacts to DK Metcalf's altercation with Lions fan 

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't condone wide receiver DK Metcalf punching a fan, but he also believes spectators shouldn't provoke players.

Metcalf was suspended two games after slugging Detroit Lions fan Ryan Kennedy in the second quarter of a 29-24 Steelers victory in Week 16. He also had $45M in guarantees in his contract voided. Metcalf said Kennedy instigated him, calling him a racial slur, which the spectator has denied. Kennedy and his legal team have scheduled a news conference Friday to tell his side of the story and correct any information they deem inaccurate. 

Meanwhile, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported that whether Kennedy violated the fan code of conduct remains under league review. Rodgers, who doesn't know the NFL has one, indicated fans should be respectful while interacting with players.

Aaron Rodgers, Cameron Heyward react to DK Metcalf's altercation 

"I think there's a mindset that you pay for a ticket, you say whatever the [heck] you want," Rodgers said Wednesday. "I think there should be some sort of code of conduct. Obviously, that was intentional, and I think there was some celebration afterward on his part. Obviously, I don't condone what DK did. I understand there have been a lot of comments said my way over the years. The truth is that it would never happen face to face. ... There are two sides to every story. I support DK. I'll continue to support DK."