Steelers’ DK Metcalf Gets Punished by NFL for Controversial Actions
Things did not go according to plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. After suffering a shocking upset defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7, the Steelers were hoping to get back on track against the Green Bay Packers. Instead, they suffered their second-straight loss, with the final score coming in at 35-25.
Tempers flared throughout this game, and unsurprisingly, star wide receiver DK Metcalf found himself mixing it up with the Packers’ defense. Along the way, Metcalf was involved in a controversial encounter with Green Bay linebacker Quay Walker, and on Saturday, it was announced that he has been punished by the NFL for his actions.
DK Metcalf Fined for Quay Walker Encounter
The NFL fined Steelers WR DK Metcalf $12,172 for unsportsmanlike conduct — this run-in with Packers LB Quay Walker last week.
Over the offseason, Pittsburgh swung a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks to bring Metcalf to town. Through seven games, Metcalf has clearly been quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target in the passing game, as he’s got 27 catches for 461 yards and five scores. The problem is that the team doesn’t have much depth at wide receiver behind him, which allows opposing defenses to give Metcalf more attention.
While the Steelers are 4-3, it hasn’t always been easy for them to move the ball on offense. There are admittedly quite a few new faces in town, so it’s going to take some time for everyone to get on the same page. But several times against the Packers, those tempers boiled over, and it resulted in Metcalf picking up a costly penalty in the fourth quarter.
On 2nd & 7 with just over 10 minutes left in the game, Jaylen Warren picked up five yards on a run, but it was quickly wiped out after Metcalf appeared to attempt to stick his hand into Walker’s helmet and poke his eye. Pittsburgh was pushed back 15 yards, setting up a 3rd & 17 that they did not convert. Not only did Metcalf’s actions hurt his team, but they also cost him a pretty penny, as it was revealed on Saturday that he was fined $12,172 for this encounter.
“The NFL fined Steelers WR DK Metcalf $12,172 for unsportsmanlike conduct — this run-in with Packers LB Quay Walker last week,” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network shared in a post on X.
DK Metcalf, Steelers Looking to Get Back in the Win Column in Week 9
Metcalf’s penalty was costly in multiple ways, as it ended up stalling a promising drive in a game Pittsburgh lost. Considering how much the Steelers gave up to get Metcalf, he can’t afford to be making mistakes like this one on a regular basis. Pittsburgh needs every win it can get right now, and foolish plays like this have hampered the team over the past two weeks.
The Steelers will be intent on getting back in the win column in Week 9, but that’s going to be easier said than done, because they have a matchup with the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts on their hands. If Pittsburgh does stuff like this against Indianapolis, it will have no shot of winning. Kickoff for this big game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, and all eyes will be on Metcalf to see if he can put together a bounce-back performance for his new team.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
