Shocking moment DK Metcalf ‘swings helmet at teammate’ in Seahawks training camp fight caught in background on live TV
THE Seattle Seahawks summer training camp has descended into chaos following several wild brawls between teammates.
Wide receiver DK Metcalf was seen swinging his helmet at cornerback Tre Brown as tempers boiled over on Wednesday.
NFL Network cameras were in attendance as the Seahawks ran drills at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, WA.
New coach Mike Macdonald briefly halted the action to address the team as multiple fights broke out amongst players, per ESPN.
The first fracas saw Brown and wide receiver Jake Bobo lock horns during an 11-on-11 scrimmage.
Punches were exchanged, and Bobo emerged from the melee with a blooded nose.
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Tensions rose from there, with Metcalf and Brown clashing in the endzone shortly after.
Metcalf grabbed Brown's helmet as teammates desperately tried to separate them.
The 26-year-old swung the helmet wildly, hitting safety K'Von Wallace in wild scenes visible from the NFL Network's sideline broadcast.
Macdonald paused practice following the fights to gather the whole team on the field.
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But that didn't stop more trouble, according to reports from ESPN.
Moments after the head coach's pep talk, edge rusher Derick Hall took exception to a late shove from guard Christian Haynes.
The pair again had to be separated after trading blows, before both being ejected from practice.
Following the techy session, Macdonald was asked by the NFL Network where he would "draw the line" in terms of fighting.
"We’re right on the line right now," the Seahawks head coach replied.
"I think the guys realize that. Hey, let’s take care of one another.
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"Definitely don’t want people fighting out here, especially against our own teammates.
"Then DK gave a great message at the end of practice, just kind of putting everything in perspective.
"The guys finished it out the right way. So, proud of our guys."
The Seahawks are preparing for their first season without former head coach Pete Carroll since 2009.
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They begin their pre-season schedule against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
Seattle will face the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the NFL season on September 8.