Another week, another George Pickens outburst for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A month after he was fined for pulling a Dallas Cowboys player Knocked down by his facemask on the final play of a Week 5 loss, the receiver had to be restrained by stadium personnel immediately after Pittsburgh’s botched Hail Mary against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, during which Pickens was fighting with Greg Newsome II of the Browns.
Pickens could be seen tangled with the cornerback during the final play of the game, in which Russell Wilson’s throw to the end zone was deflected into the snowy ground, resulting in a 24-18 Browns victory. Newsome then pushed Pickens out of the end zone, with the receiver’s arm around the defender’s helmet. The Prime Video broadcast then showed Pickens being held down by security and at least one game official, with Newsome approaching the group to offer some parting words, after the play. Pickens could also be seen moving his arm away from the direction of the Browns fans in the stands.
Video from a fan from the stands revealed that the two were actually exchanging shoves and punches away from the rest of the action in the end zone, even before the ball hit the ground.
In the locker room after the loss, Pickens also made some choice comments directed at the Browns.
“Conditions played a very, very important role in today’s match,” he told reporters. “I really don’t think the Cleveland Browns are a good team at all.”
No penalties were imposed on Pickens for his closing actions on the field as the incident occurred at and/or directly after the conclusion of the game. It’s possible, if not likely, that he will receive another financial punishment from the NFL front office, especially since he was also seen talking to Newsome and other Browns defenders during the game.
The third-year pass catcher also opted to fight with an opposing player rather than finish a play during Pittsburgh’s Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders, when he could have been tackling cornerback Mike Sainristil after a deep pass interception. by Jeremy. Chin.
