The NFL is keen on avoiding a situation similar to the one involving DK Metcalf.
The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver received a two-game suspension after getting into an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan last Sunday. Metcalf was shown on camera grabbing the fan and then hitting out at him.
He appealed the league’s decision, but the suspension was upheld.
Metcalf remained in the game, while the fan was also allowed to stay after the Lions interviewed him. However, his actions remain under review in accordance with the NFL’s code of conduct.
The league is also reminding everyone attending games in Week 17 to observe 10 essential rules:
- Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, threatening, or illegal in nature.
- Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance impairment.
- Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.
- Interference with the progress of the game (including throwing objects onto the field).
- Failing to follow instructions of law enforcement, guest services, and security personnel.
- Verbal or physical harassment of any fellow fans or staff.
- Unreasonably obstructing the view of other patrons.
- Offensive language or obscene gestures, to include the use of such language or gestures concerning a person’s race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or national origin; or to instigate, incite or encourage a confrontation or physical assault.
- Any conduct deemed inappropriate or dangerous to fans, participants, or team members.
- Conduct those results in damage to the stadium or other personal property.
NFL Fans Urged To Act Responsibly In The Wake Of The DK Metcalf Confrontation
All NFL fans attending games are also encouraged to act responsibly and stick to the following:
- Respecting each other as well as our stadium team members
- Consuming alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner
- Not displaying indecent or obscene messages on clothing
- Refraining from fighting, horseplay, excess taunting or threatening remarks or gestures
- Not creating a disruption to the progress of the event by behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal
- Not accessing areas without a proper ticket, pass and/or credential or misusing tickets, passes and/or credentials
- Following instructions from stadium team members regarding stadium operations and emergency procedures
- Allowing each other to be free to support their team or entertainer while remaining respectful and courteous to their fellow peers, referees or opposing team fans and player
The Lions and their fans are already back in action, playing the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL’s second Christmas Day game on Netflix.
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