DK Metcalf let his frustrations get the better of him late into the Seahawks’ season opener against the Rams. While trailing late in the fourth quarter, Metcalf could be seen bowling cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon to the floor, completely away from the play.
The unnecessary and dirty hit resulted in a 15-yard taunting penalty for Seattle, who subsequently surrendered two sacks on the following plays and were forced to punt the ball away with just over three minutes left on the clock.
Witherspoon, who had his back to Metcalf at the time of the incident, remained on the ground for a few moments before slowly getting to his feet.
Metcalf’s dirty play didn’t sit well with NFL fans, who were quick to call him out over his behavior on Sunday, which ended up costing his team significant yardage in a crucial spot.
Frustrations boiling over for the Seahawks right now 😬
— PFF (@PFF) September 10, 2023
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Bad look. https://t.co/JFQwbSXsJf
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) September 10, 2023
Suspend him https://t.co/KDygtQqyTk
— Ben - #OnePride (@DETLions1pride) September 10, 2023
I would have no problem with the NFL suspending DK Metcalf for this cheap shot. You can't have players thinking they can get away with this stuff because the game is practically over anyway. https://t.co/omT5HuRuiH
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) September 10, 2023
Should be a hefty fine and suspension https://t.co/7IV60nWCkc
— justin hurson (@jphurson) September 10, 2023
Also, I love DK Metcalf and I love the fire he plays with.
— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) September 10, 2023
But you can't do that with a couple minutes left, down 14.
It kills any chance they had. Even if it was a small one.
DK Metcalf just got called for taunting, costing the Seahawks 15 yards. So Metcalf keeping his cool remains a problem.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) September 10, 2023
DK Metcalf is clearly in a shitty mood.
— Sports ON Tap Seattle (@SeattleONTap) September 10, 2023
Little bit of a dirty play by him there.
& now DK Metcalf just for a flag.... on 2nd and 2.
15 yard penalty.
THAT IS NOT EXCUSABLE.
That is so bad by DK Metcalf.
DK Metcalf should be suspended for that. What a loser. Dude has the maturity of a 12-year-old
— David Liechty (@BackcountryFam) September 10, 2023
