Steelers star DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges for viral altercation with Lions fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges for an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan during a game in December 2025. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed video footage and witness statements but declined to press charges. A civil lawsuit filed by the fan, seeking $100 million, is still ongoing.
- ▪The incident occurred on December 21, 2025, at Ford Field during an NFL game between the Steelers and the Lions.
- ▪The fan, Ryan Kennedy, approached the Steelers' bench with a jersey for an autograph before the altercation took place.
- ▪Kennedy was not injured and did not seek medical attention at the game, according to the prosecutor's office.
- ▪The prosecutor's office interviewed Kennedy, security staff, and witnesses, and reviewed video from multiple angles before deciding not to charge Metcalf.
- ▪Kennedy has filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against Metcalf, the Steelers, Ford Field, and media personalities Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers star DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges for viral altercation with Lions fan The fan's lawyer calls the decision 'irrelevant' to their $100M civil lawsuit against Metcalf By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 1, 2026 5:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 1 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. 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.
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