To Latest Punishment From NFL DK Metcalf Has Telling Response.

In Week 10, the NFL penalized star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf $29,785 for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Metcalf vigorously contested what he believed to be a pass interference flag against cornerback Jamel Dean during a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 13.

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The Seahawks pass catcher received the unsportsmanlike penalty after exchanging insults with sideline referee Allen Baynes.On Tuesday, Metcalf addressed his fine.

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According to The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta, a team source, he responded, "I mean, it's the NFL, so I'm not tripping."

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For the 2022 season, this was Metcalf's first personal foul infraction.

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The 24-year-old receiver refused to say what it was that he said to the official to warrant the penalty.

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He said, "You've got to question the $30k ref who got it told to him. "In my opinion, I don't believe it was that big of a deal."

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Sunday's Week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders will mark Metcalf and the Seahawks' return to the field following their Week 11 bye.

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