Steelers George Pickens’ express eye black prompts NFL investigation

George Pickens is likely to be in a little bit of bother.

The NFL is reportedly investigating the Steelers large receiver for an express message — which learn: “Open F–king At all times” — written on his face throughout Sunday night time’s recreation towards the Cowboys. 

League guidelines prohibit gamers from “sporting, displaying or in any other case conveying private messages both in writing or illustration, except such message has been authorized prematurely by the League workplace.”

The NFL may tremendous Pickens for the message, however a suspension is unlikely. 

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned Tuesday that he didn’t know something about what was written on Pickens’ face.

“I don’t know what messaging you’re speaking about relating to his eye black,” Tomlin mentioned. “I didn’t have any outlying concern together with his effort.”

Pickens completed Sunday’s 20-17 loss with simply three catches — on seven targets — for 26 yards and will have taken out his frustration on the opposition. 

As time expired, Pickens was flagged for grabbing Dallas cornerback Jordan Lewis’ facemask and swinging him to the bottom. 

Lewis would rip Pickens as he walked by the tunnel to the locker room simply moments after the incident.

“Pittsburgh wants a receiver,” Lewis mentioned in a video posted to social media. “George Pickens is weak.”

Pickens, 23, is not any stranger to hefty fines from the league and Steelers. 

Final season, Pickens was fined at or above $200,000, according to a January report from CBS Sports, by the NFL and group mixed. 

Pickens is on a four-year rookie contract value as much as $6.75 million, with roughly $3.9 million of that assured. 

He can turn into a free agent after the 2025 season.