Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens’ regular season ended with a whimper and the fans at Acrisure Stadium let him know it Saturday night.
Pickens had one catch on six targets for a total of zero yards. Pittsburgh’s offense was nowhere to be found as they fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17.
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Steelers wide receiver George Pickens throws a pass against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Ivey at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Jan. 4, 2025. (Barry Reeger-Image Images)
The ESPN broadcast showed Pickens arguing with fans in the stadium. One of Pickens’ teammates had to intervene and get him to focus on the game instead of those talking trash 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,” Wilson said, via ESPN. “Listen, not everything is always perfect for everyone. This is 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 on Jan. 4, 2025. (Images by Charles LeClaire-Imagn)
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“He’s been a star for us all season, and he’s obviously going to be a difference-maker for us in the playoffs. I’m looking forward to seeing that and what he can do, what we can do together. And not blinking at George. If anyone believes in him , I definitely do.”
Pickens’ carefree effort has been an underlying theme of the Steelers’ season.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin even came out and said Pickens needed to “grow up quickly.”
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid hits Steelers wide receiver George Pickens on Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
A lot of attention will be paid to Pickens as Pittsburgh prepares for the playoffs.
