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Metcalf's Suspension: Huge Financial Hit

NFL star DK Metcalf faces a potential two-game suspension and significant financial loss after an altercation with a fan, which could void his salary and future guarantees. The incident escalated when the fan reportedly used a racial slur and insulted Metcalfs mother. The league is reviewing the incident, and Metcalf plans to appeal the punishment.

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