Two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers were fined for infractions from the Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns — and none are named George Pickens.
It was speculated that Pickens would face a fine for fighting after Russell Wilson’s failed Hail Mary attempt. Instead, it was two defenders: Cornerback Donte Jackson and safety Damontae Kazee.
According to NFL Football Operations, Jackson was hit with a hefty $22,511 fine for using his helmet to tackle Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy in the fourth quarter. Kazee was fined $11,255 for a late hit midway through the first quarter.
Similarly, Browns safety Grant Delpit and linebacker Jordan Hicks were fined $11,255 and $10,378 for fourth-quarter infractions. Delpit’s unsportsmanlike conduct came from taunting Pickens, while Hicks’ was for roughing (body weight) Wilson.
The NFL has fined Pickens three times this season for a total of $37,344: Two came against the Dallas Cowboys when he wrote an expletive on his eye black and pulled down cornerback Jourdan Lewis by the facemask late in the game. A third came after Week 10 against the Commanders for unnecessary roughness (facemask).
Who gets money from NFL fines collected?
NFL compliance officers and league assistants review game film for potential rule violations after each Monday, and players are notified of the decision. Findings are made public on Saturday afternoon.
According to NFL operations, “fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
