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NFL A rule prohibiting players from adding messages to their black eyes during a game didn’t seem to have been on George Pickens‘ radar.
3rd year Pittsburgh Steelers The wide receiver’s eyes are black. Explicit words were used during the Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The black band extending under his eyes said, “Always be open.”
When asked if he was aware of the league’s policy regarding black eyes, Pickens said, “I’ve never seen (the rule). “He said. “Have you seen this before?”
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George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands on the sideline during the national anthem before an NFL preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The reporter mentioned fines. steelers defensive lineman Cam Hayward had to pay for using his father’s nickname on his black eye in 2015. Cam’s father, Craig, played in the NFL from 1988 to 1998 and went by the nickname “Ironhead.”
When the issue of his teammate’s fine was mentioned, Pickens, 23, said, “A few years ago when I wasn’t in the league? “You can’t do that,” he shrugged.
When asked if there was any intention behind the decision, Pickens said he was “just blindsided” and had not yet heard from the league that he could be fined.
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The black eye was just one part of an eventful night for Pickens, who led the Steelers by a wide margin in receptions and yards.
Pickens also dragged Dallas cornerback Jourdan Lewis to the ground by his facemask on the final play of the game and hit his helmet so hard that he bounced onto the bench at the end of a scoreless Pittsburgh possession.
“You know when you don’t convert on third down,” Pickens said. (You feel frustrated).” “A lot of fans were angry too.”
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens leaves the field during the third quarter of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Accrazer Stadium in Pittsburgh on October 6, 2024. (Barry Rieger/Image Image)
Pickens played a career-low 34 snaps in what coach Mike Tomlin described as load management. Pickens sat alone on the bench during extra time in the second half. The injured veteran is playing again. Cordarel Patterson I was one of the few team members to check on him.
“You definitely have to feel for that person.” steelers quarterback Justin Fields said. “He’s just passionate about the game. … The biggest thing is just to be patient and wait for the ball to come your way. Because at the end of the day, the defense knows that we’re trying to get the ball to him. “
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch in front of Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) during the fourth quarter at Accrazer Stadium. (Barry Rieger/Image Image)
Pickens said he had no issues with the decrease in playing time and put the blame on the scheme put together by first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
“It’s not up to me,” Pickens said. “It all depends on art.”
Smith ignored his decision and pointed out that during his time as offensive coordinator at Tennessee, he limited the snaps of players like running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver AJ Brown to keep them fresh.
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While Tomlin lamented his team’s inability to make “splash” plays downfield — Pittsburgh’s longest gain against the Cowboys was Pickens’ 21-yard reception — Smith said Pickens’ limited playing time was a factor in the Steelers’ yardage. I don’t think it limits our ability to secure either. chunk.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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