"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will miss the final two games of the regular season after his suspension for violating league policy in an altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday was upheld on appeal. He now will miss games at Cleveland and against Baltimore in Weeks 17 and 18, respectively. Metcalf also will forfeit $555,556 for the two games missed, and the suspension also voids $45 million in future guaranteed money, according to his contract, which was reviewed by CBS Sports and ESPN."
"Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he had spoken with Metcalf about the incident but didn't want to give his opinion on it until after Metcalf's appeal was ruled upon. "He did explain to me why he did what he did. And I certainly don't condone the behavior, but I support DK," Tomlin said. "And I really don't have a lot to add other than what I just told you.""
DK Metcalf was suspended for violating league policy after an altercation with a fan in Detroit, and that suspension was upheld on appeal. He will miss the final two regular-season games at Cleveland in Week 17 and against Baltimore in Week 18. Metcalf will forfeit $555,556 for the two missed games, and the suspension voids $45 million in future guaranteed money under his contract. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he spoke with Metcalf, does not condone the behavior, and supports Metcalf while withholding further comment. The Steelers can clinch the AFC North this weekend with a Ravens loss or a win over the Browns.
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