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Quarterback Justin Fields took the blame for a late-game snap snafu, and the Pittsburgh Steelers lost running back Cordarrelle Patterson to injury. After the game, Steelers wide receiver George Pickens apparently had nothing to say about anything. Pickens executed a media dodge, according to a post on X by ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “George Pickens declined […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a surprisingly strong start to the 2024 NFL season, defying the pundits and getting out to a 2-0 start. Justin Fields has stepped up in light of Russell Wilson’s injury and played the game manager role to perfection while showing flashes of his potential. George Pickens has turned a corner […]

Newly minted offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the Pittsburgh Steelers picked up a win in his first game with the franchise on Sunday, coincidentally on the road against the team that Smith was just fired from: The Atlanta Falcons. While the Steelers offense didn’t necessarily light up the field with backup quarterback Justin Fields, Smith […]

Week 1 was supposed to be a chance to make all things new for the Atlanta Falcons (0-1). However, it all felt too familiar after their 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0). The coaching staff, led by head coach Raheem Morris, was new, as were a number of key players on both sides of […]

Fantasy football season is right around the corner, and ahead of your drafts, it’s crucial to have a gameplan for how you want to build your team. As is usually the case, the wide receiver position is the deepest spot of them all heading into the 2024 season, so finding value where you can at […]

Despite no end in sight to the San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Pittsburgh Steelers No. 1 wide receiver George Pickens knows he can only control what he can control. The 2022 second-round selection out of Georgia remains the center of the Steelers’ passing attack. Pittsburgh clarified that Pickens would be a part of […]

A big issue that the Pittsburgh Steelers have to fix in order to get further into the playoffs is the consistency of their offense. Mason Rudolph got them a long way, but now Mike Tomlin has a new duo of signal-callers able to make plays in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. There are a bunch […]

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback battle to settle, and running back Najee Harris wants a new contract, a bigger issue may be needing to improve the wide receiver room. The Steelers are expected to make a trade. But there’s a catch, according to espn.com. Dan Graziano agrees the Steelers want to make a […]

Pittsburgh Steeler star wide receiver George Pickens got in to a “heated exchange” with position coach Zach Azzanni Thursday during practice according to Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pickens is heading into his third season with the Steelers as Azzanni was not thrilled with how the 23-year old “executed his assignment.” “New receivers coach […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers arguably got better in terms of the offensive side of the floor. Mike Tomlin is getting a shot with a veteran in Russell Wilson while also having Justin Fields as an elite rushing quarterback. But these signal-callers are only going to be successful if their weapons run routes the right way and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two new men at the quarterback position. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were acquired by the team in the offseason as part of a small retooling the team did. While there’s questions about who will start for them, fans are nonetheless intrigued by this highly interesting quarterback battle this season. Both […]

While George Pickens has had an impressive NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the star wide receiver knows he can be even better. But a lot of Pickens’ growth will come from who is playing quarterback for the Steelers. As he prepares for year three in Pittsburgh, Pickens will be catching passes from either Russell […]

Was the 2023 season Mike Tomlin’s finest performance as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Considering he’s raised a Lombardi Trophy, that’s probably not the case. But getting his team to the playoffs after an up-and-down season proved his ability to get every last ounce of talent out of his roster. Week 15 seemed to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has an explanation for why he didn’t make the Pro Bowl this year. The Steelers’ wideout thinks issues were involved that have nothing to do with what happens on the football field. “For the Pro Bowl, the stats show it – it’s just politics,” Pickens said, per the Pittsburgh […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell 31-17 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday, and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is angry with the officiating. After dealing with a handful of questionable calls, Pickens ended up throwing his helmet in frustration during the game: Another no call for the Bills how is that possible 😭😭😭😭 George Pickens completely […]

With an extra day to prepare thanks to a blizzard, it still wasn’t enough for the Pittsburgh Steelers to overcome the Buffalo Bills, who beat them Monday evening 31-17 in an AFC Wild Card playoff game. After doing what needed to be done just to get into the NFL playoffs, albeit beating a starter-sitting Baltimore […]

The Steelers’ George Pickens had a rough go of things during a sequence on Monday night that resulted in him throwing his helmet. Pickens, the star receiver for Pittsburgh, had five catches for 50 yards in his team’s 31-17 first round playoff loss in New York state. During the game, his quarterback Mason Rudolph got […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just finished off their season with a win over the AFC’s number one seed the Baltimore Ravens, albeit without star QB Lamar Jackson who rested for the playoffs. Veteran defensive lineman and former Ohio State Buckeye Cameron Heyward had a stark warning for any potential Steelers playoff opponents this postseason. The Steelers’ […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, the team is riding high after notching back-to-back wins. These included a memorable Week 17 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. With the playoffs within reach, the Steelers are poised to make a bold statement in their final game of the season. […]

Celebrating in style in the NFL can burn a serious hole in a player’s pocket. Just ask Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, as he just got slapped with a hefty fine worth over $16,000 for merely pointing his fingers at Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle back in Week 16’s matchup between the two AFC […]

Last week, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens admitted to not blocking for running back Jaylen Warren on a touchdown attempt near the end zone because of the potential injury risk. Warren said he would’ve blocked for Pickens in a similar situation while saying he understood where the wide receiver was coming from. That incident […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers won a tough AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers’ 34-11 victory moved them to 8-7 on the season. They edged past the Bengals for the third spot in the division. Second-year receiver George Pickens had an outstanding performance and addressed prior controversial comments he made during a press conference. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their franchise’s history of tormenting the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday with a 34-11 win over rising star and former backup quarterback Jake Browning’ s team. Steelers reserve turned starter Mason Rudolph lit up the scoreboard with two long TD passes to George Pickens, who has suddenly gone from a fantasy football […]

The Steelers’ win over the surging Cincinnati Bengals was a surprising one for many reasons, first among them the incredible games turned in by Mason Rudolph and George Pickens. The oft-maligned former Georgia Bulldogs star Pickens got a message of support from Antonio Brown after the game. Pickens savagely trolled ‘haters’ after the game in […]

In a stunning turn of events on the social media front, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown, known for his outspoken and wildly controversial demeanor, took to Twitter to rally behind current Steelers wide receiver George Pickens after an electrifying performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pickens, who had faced criticism for an alleged lack of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens wasn’t in the mood, as he basically told all his critics that he’s not interested in hearing any complaints about his style of play. Last week, Pickens admitted to not blocking for Steelers running back Jaylen Warren on a touchdown attempt near the end zone because of the potential injury […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 34-11 on Saturday, setting off chants in favor of the Steelers’ newest QB hero (for the time being). Steelers receiver George Pickens followed up criticism with a wildly successful first half of Saturday’s game en route to a big-time overall performance. Longtime Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was the subject of heavy criticism this past week, particularly after he didn’t block for teammate Jaylen Warren during the Steelers’ 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Pickens was called out with many saying he’s not a team player, and some even suggesting he should get benched. Despite the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was called out for not blocking on one of Jaylen Warren’s runs during the Steelers’ 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Warren was running in the red zone when Pickens put in practically no effort to block a Colts defender that ended up tackling Warren down before the goal-line. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been criticized for his attitude and character ever since he’s been drafted. Pickens has developed names like “cocky” and “selfish” with his style of play, which first started in his college days with the Georgia Bulldogs and transitioned into his professional career with the Steelers. In the Steelers’ […]

A disappointing season is turning into an ugly one for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, with video showing a perceived lack of effort in Week 15’s 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Two plays in the damaging loss “perfectly sum up the big problem on this team that no head coach or offensive coordinator […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who has been prone to sideline outbursts this season — in addition to voicing his frustrations about the team’s offense in the third person, has been working with head coach Mike Tomlin to control his emotions. Tomlin spoke at length about his efforts working with the Steelers’ talented young […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled recently, with two home losses to the Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots resulting in some frustrations boiling over, and wide receiver George Pickens had an interesting explanation of how he is approaching each week. “I’m just running my routes to get open,” George Pickens said, via Brian Batko […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a devastating loss in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL Season, falling 21-18 to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with the Steelers coming up short in the final moments. This defeat has left fans and analysts alike searching for answers. There […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers season has been one marked by never-before-seen statistical anomalies, the firing of their offensive coordinator Matt Canada, and questions about the competency of Kenny Pickett, but in traditional Mike Tomlin fashion, the Steelers continue to win in the face of all of this adversity. At 6-4, Pittsburgh is still right in the […]

Chatter and minor discontent are inevitable consequences of an NFL locker room. It is difficult to balance a team mindset with individual ambitions, especially as emotions continue to run high. Communication is a must in those situations in order to prevent debilitating tension from infiltrating a team. The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) are doing their best […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been known for his leadership and respect of players for years, with an innate ability to keep emotions from clashing. He has had a few cocky, hot-headed players rostered, but it usually wasn’t a problem in the locker room. Antonio Brown, Chase Claypool, and Le’Veon Bell found their […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens garnered some attention during last week’s win over the Tennessee Titans when he was visibly frustrated for not getting the ball and dissociated from the team on social media, and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear that he is not worried about George Pickens’ mentality. “I know […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 9, 20-16. However, the Steelers could have just as easily lost after wide receiver George Pickens’ touchdown was called back because the receiver failed to drag his toes in the end zone. Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe reacted strongly to this big play, calling […]