Overview
- Pickens was flagged after holding the ball inches from Denzel Burke’s face on the sideline, drawing a $17,389 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The incident occurred during Monday night’s nationally televised matchup between Dallas and Arizona.
- Arizona won 27–17, with rookie Burke sealing the result by intercepting Dak Prescott on a fourth-and-28 with 1:30 remaining for his first career pick.
- Video shows the gesture came just after Pickens stepped out of bounds following a first-down reception.
- The episode is being discussed as part of a broader league trend of stricter enforcement on taunting and sideline gestures.