George Pickens' on-field actions hit him in the pocket once again.
The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver has reportedly been fined for the fourth time this season, making this the heaviest fine to date.
Pickens was reportedly fined $20,462 for two unsportsmanlike conduct fines, one of which involved a finger gun after an extended reception. .
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is cited for unsportsmanlike conduct during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. right). (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
He was fined three times last year, but his previous six penalties were for blind side blocks, two for provocation, displaying a personal message and two for excessive face masking.
The fine came amid criticism from his own head coach, Mike Tomlin, who recently said Pickens needs to “grow up fast.”
“This is an emotional game, dude. This division game is important. He's got a target on his back. He's George, so he understands that. But he's got to grow. He's in a hurry. We have to grow in that,” Tomlin said. Reporters after Sunday's game.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens outscored the Cincinnati Bengals defense for an 86-yard touchdown in the first quarter at Acresure Stadium. (Philip G. Pavelly-USA Today Sports)
Kylie Kelce says her husband Jason is less impressive now that he's retired than when he was an active player.
Pickens' actions have been under the microscope this season. He got into a fight with Cleveland Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II during a Thursday night game last month. He was also accused of pulling out of play earlier this season.
Pickens' interactions with reporters the day after Thanksgiving also raised eyebrows. During his conversation with reporters, Pickens shared a moment from 2015 Super Bowl Media Day that made headlines for former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.
The 23-year-old has 55 receptions for 850 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks with No. 14 George Pickens during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. . (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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The NFL has started cracking down on gun-like celebrations this season. This season, there have been 21 fines for indecent behavior.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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