Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf was suspended for 2 games after an incident with a Detroit Lions fan at Ford Field during Sunday's game.

The NFL has suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games without pay for an altercations with a fan at Ford Field on Sunday, the league said.

Even if the NFL's history when it comes to player interaction with fans had been to fine the player, the league had no choice but to suspend Steelers receiver DK Metcalf for initiating contact with a fan on Sunday in Detroit.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf previously had an interaction with the fan he shoved at Sunday's Detroit Lions game, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

Steelers receiver DK Metcalf swiped at a fan leaning over the railing in the front row at Ford Field during the second quarter of Pittsburgh’s game against the Detroit Lions

For now, Steelers receiver DK Metcalf will lose $555,555 in base salary for his two-game suspension arising from his decision to initiate contact with a fan during Sunday's game in Detroit.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been given a two-game suspension after an altercation between the first-year Steeler and a fan at Ford Field in Detroit, the NFL announced Monday.

The NFL’s precedent when it comes to player interaction with fans has been to impose a fine. Sunday's behavior by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf was largely unprecedented. And so the league has suspended Metcalf for two games without pay.