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Fresh footage has surfaced on social media revealing a different angle of the altercation between DK Metcalf and a supporter in Detroit. During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 29-24 victory over the Lions in Detroit, cameras captured Metcalf on the touchline approaching a fan who had been leaning over the barrier.

Following a temporary verbal exchange, the star huge receiver appeared to grab the supporter and seemingly threw a punch in their direction. After making the punch, Metcalf walked away. Whilst the incident triggered controversy across social media, the star wasn’t ejected at the time.

Nevertheless, many anticipate that the NFL will study the incident to set up whether or not Metcalf’s behaviour deserves disciplinary motion. The footage exhibits Metcalf advancing in the direction of the barrier and grabbing the fan’s shirt.

The pair then spent a number of moments trading phrases before the star pushed the supporter away from his face, prompting others in the stands to yell, “What the f*** was that all about?”

Following the second’s viral unfold, the fan was recognized as Ryan Kennedy from Pinckney, Michigan, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Speaking to the publication, Kennedy declared that what he said “don’t matter” because the incident was filmed, though he finally clarified what occurred. “What, my full name isn’t is DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf,” he said.

“He doesn’t like his government name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt. I’m a little shocked. Like everyone’s talking to me. I’m a little rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby.”

It was also revealed that Kennedy wasn’t ejected from the match and that membership representatives addressed the matter with him, while the league confirmed in a assertion that without a penalty flag being raised during play, the NFL could not intervene concerning a “potential disqualification.”

New footage then emerged on social media, filmed from a aspect perspective in the stands, seemingly displaying Metcalf grabbing the supporter’s T-shirt. He then aggressively thrust his fist upward as he launched the shirt.

Initially, the explanation behind Metcalf’s strategy to the supporter and what sparked the confrontation remained unclear. CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson has supplied insight into what occurred, which can have led to the altercation.

“Well, I was watching it, and he came over because the fan in the stands was holding a [No. 4] Pittsburgh jersey,” Wolfson explained. “He went over, and the fan said something to him, obviously. Metcalf did not like what he said, and you saw the swipe there.

“No Steelers got here over to him and talked about something. We’ll see if the league takes motion, guys.”

Following the match, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that he was aware of the incident but had not seen any footage. He also mentioned that he hadn’t had a chance to speak with Metcalf, leading him to refrain from commenting on the situation.

Whether Metcalf will face repercussions for his involvement in the brawl remains uncertain. But CBS’ Jim Nantz is convinced there’s a “100 per cent” likelihood the incident will be investigated.

Nantz also criticised Metcalf’s interaction with the fan, suggesting the star should focus more on the game and “block out the noise.”

This article first appeared on Mirror US.