In parts of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, primarily in the second half as the Steelers were in comeback mode, third-year wide receiver George Pickens found himself on the sideline at times. It raised eyebrows and led to questions for head coach Mike Tomlin after the game regarding the usage of the standout receiver.
For Tomlin, it was just about rep management in an effort to keep Pickens fresh. Pickens made a big play on the drive in the fourth quarter, hauling in a 21-yard pass from Justin Fields and drawing a personal foul, late hit out of bounds at the end of it.