Steelers' George Pickens Avoids NFL Fine Despite Scuffle and Controversial Conduct
Pittsburgh wide receiver George Pickens faced scrutiny for incidents in consecutive games but escaped fines for a fight with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II.
- George Pickens was involved in a heated altercation with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II during the final play of the Steelers' Week 12 loss, but neither player was fined by the NFL.
- The scuffle occurred during a Hail Mary attempt, with the players tangling out of bounds and requiring officials and security to intervene.
- Pickens drew criticism for his dismissive postgame comments about the Browns and repeated his media response, 'I’m just here so I won’t get fined,' when questioned about the incident.
- In Week 13 against the Bengals, Pickens was penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct, including a gun gesture, but avoided disqualification under NFL rules.
- The Steelers remain focused on their playoff push despite concerns about Pickens' behavior and its potential impact on team dynamics.
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