Steelers’ George Pickens argues with fans during loss to Bengals

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Pittsburgh Steelers Wide receiver George Pickens’ regular season ended with a whimper, and the fans at Acrisure Stadium let him know Saturday night.

Pickens had one catch on six targets for zero total yards. Pittsburgh’s offense could not be found as they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17.

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Steelers wide receiver George Pickens drops a pass against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Ivey at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Jan. 4, 2025. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images)

ESPN’s broadcast showed Pickens getting into an altercation with fans at the stadium. One of Pickens’ teammates had to step in and get him to focus on the game instead of those talking nonsense to him on the sideline.

Pickens did not speak to the media after the game. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson expressed his support.

“I believe in George,” said Wilson, via ESPN. “Listen, it’s not always perfect for everybody. It’s an imperfect game and everything. I believe in George, I believe in who he is, the player he is.

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens drops a pass while being defended by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in Pittsburgh, Jan. 4, 2025. (Images by Charles LeClaire-Imagno)

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“He’s been a star for us all season, and obviously he’s going to be a difference player for us in the playoffs. I’m looking forward to that and what he can do, what we can do together. And I’m not going to blink at George, if anybody believes in him, I definitely I believe.”

Pickens’ careless effort was the underlying theme of the Steelers’ season.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin even came out and said that Pickens has to “grow up in a hurry”.