It appears WR George Pickens’ immaturity has finally caught up to him. After a series of mishaps, immature antics, and on-and-off-the-field displays of poor sportsmanship, the NFL has decided to fine Pickens for his Week 13 actions.
In a throwback to the penalty-filled 2021 season, Pickens was hit with a taunting penalty in the first quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pickens would ultimately receive of a fine of $10,231 for the unnecessary antics.
Pickens was later flagged again for unsportsmanlike conduct, this time for making a gun-like hand gesture while celebrating. The NFL has cracked down on violent or firearm-related gestures, imposing heavy fines on teams or players who engage in such behavior. This penalty would add an additional $10,231 in fines for Pickens, bringing the sum total of his Week 13 fines to $20,462.
George Pickens fined a total of $20,462 for his unsportsmanlike conduct penalties vs. Bengals. One fine for taunting, the other for making a violent gesture. He wasn’t fined for punting the ball in the stands after scoring his touchdown. pic.twitter.com/Z6jaNv0QoS
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 7, 2024
Fans can understand where Pickens’ energy and excitement for big-time plays factor into all of this. However, over $20K in fines and 30 penalty yards later, was it truly worth it for the young wide receiver?
