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The Detroit Lions fan who got into an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf<\/a> during a game on Sunday evening denied using derogatory language toward the player.<\/p>\n

Ryan Kennedy released a statement through Head Murphy Law in Michigan<\/a> on Monday, denying accusations that he used the “N-word,” “C-word” or “any racial, misogynistic, or hate-based slur toward Metcalf.” Kennedy\u2019s reps called the allegations “completely false.”<\/p>\n

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“At no point before, during or after the incident did Mr. Kennedy use racial slurs or hate speech of any kind,” the statement read. “The claims suggesting otherwise are untrue and are not supported by video evidence, eyewitness accounts, or any contemporaneous reporting. Despite reports in the media last night and today, Mr. Kennedy has not used such language during an interaction with Mr. Metcalf or any other players in the past.<\/p>\n

“Since these false statements began circulating publicity, Mr. Kennedy has been subjected to harassment, threats, and messages advocating violence, creating serious concern for his and his family\u2019s personal safety and well-being. No private individual should be falsely branded with such accusations or exposed to threats based on misinformation.”<\/p>\n

The statement said Kennedy will have no further comment as legal proceedings<\/a> are anticipated.<\/p>\n

DK METCALF, LAMAR JACKSON AND OTHER NFL PLAYERS WHO HAVE HAD FAN ALTERCATIONS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Metcalf was spotted confronting the fan, who was near the barrier on the Steelers\u2019 sideline. He pulled the fan\u2019s shirt and took a swing at the man who was wearing a black and blue shirt and a blue wig.<\/p>\n

The man told the\u00a0Detroit Free Press<\/a>\u00a0that Metcalf was upset that he called the wide receiver by his full name.<\/p>\n

However, the\u00a0NFL Network<\/a>\u00a0offered a conflicting report. The outlet said Metcalf reacted the way he did because the fan used derogatory language toward him and made a remark about his mother. Metcalf reportedly had a negative experience with the fan last year when he played for the Seattle Seahawks.<\/p>\n

Metcalf is expected to face discipline in either the form of a fine or suspension.<\/p>\n

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