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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf gave his thoughts on the physical altercation that occurred between himself and Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson on Thursday.
“I’m a grown man,” Metcalf said, via NFL Network’s Jane Slater. “My emotions are in check. Like I said, it’s a physical game out there. Especially when I’m out there. I’m gonna test the DB.”
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DK Metcalf “I’m a grown man. My emotions are in check.” Metcalf on whether the coach needed to say anything after 2 personal fouls and while he wouldn’t say anything about the Stephenson exchange other than “it’s football” he says he will test DBs pic.twitter.com/bDSDeUjjOg
In the second quarter of Seattle’s 6-3 win over Chicago, Metcalf and Stevenson continued to exchange shoves after they were engaged in a block before the receiver appeared to head-butt his opponent.
Metcalf was given an unnecessary roughness penalty for the incident.
He finished the game with three catches for 42 yards. Stevenson recorded three tackles.
The two-time Pro Bowl receiver has previously struggled to keep his emotions in check, as he was fined on five separate occasions during the 2023 season for reasons that included unnecessary roughness, unsportsmanlike conduct and blindside block violations (via Spotrac).
While Metcalf has done a better job in 2024, he also received a $11,255 fine for unnecessary roughness during Seattle’s 29-20 loss to the New York Giants in Week 5.
Entering Sunday’s action, the 27-year-old hauled in 60 receptions for 897 yards and four touchdowns.
