DK Metcalf Can Redeem Himself In Playoffs After Fan Struggle, Steelers SB Champ Says

DK Metcalf‘s season may’ve ended when the NFL suspended him two video games for hitting a Lions fan — however it did not — and now he is bought an opportunity to make amends, in accordance with a 2x Tremendous Bowl champ!

TMZ Sports activities talked to Charlie Batch, who not solely performed 11 seasons in Pittsburgh however now covers the group, and he says issues may’ve gotten ugly if the Steelers misplaced to the Ravens and missed the playoffs.

“If for no matter purpose they didn’t win [against Baltimore] they usually misplaced, they usually couldn’t get something going within the passing sport, there could be direct blame for him,” Batch instructed us. “Now he will get the possibility to proper the ship and clearly create his personal narrative as we head into playoff soccer.”

In fact, the reason for the altercation between Metcalf and the fan continues to be disputed. The Lions supporter is adamant he merely referred to as DK by his full title … whereas DK’s circle instructed Chad Johnson he used a racial slur.

The fan, Ryan Kennedy, has since denied ever utilizing any such language.

No matter occurred, the NFL nonetheless hit Metcalf with a hefty punishment for his function within the ugly incident.

With out their star receiver, Pittsburgh barely made the playoffs, shedding their week 17 sport in opposition to the Browns, earlier than clinching the AFC North crown with a win over the Ravens, due to a missed discipline objective within the waning moments of the sport.

The No. 4-seeded Steelers are hopeful that Metcalf’s return will spark a playoff run as they open at house in opposition to the No. 5 Houston Texans on Monday night time.