Ryan Kennedy, the Detroit Lions fan involved in the...

Adam Schefter

Ryan Kennedy, the Detroit Lions fan involved in the altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf on Sunday, "categorically denies using the 'N-word,' the 'C-word' or any racial, misogynistic, or hate-based language during the incident," according to a statement released by a Michigan law firm Monday afternoon. "These allegations are completely false," the statement released by Sean Head and Sean Murphy of Head Murphy Law Firm read.

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