Turns out, WR George Pickens was fined for his explicit eye black message against the Dallas Cowboys. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Pickens was fined $10,231 for his “personal message” he wore for last Sunday’s primetime matchup.
The NFL fined #Steelers WR George Pickens $10,231 for displaying a “personal message” on his eye-black last week. pic.twitter.com/00r0mdMftx
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2024
In a Sunday night game viewed by more than 20 million people, Pickens wasn’t exactly discreet about his choice. His eye black read “Open Fucking Always.