Pittsburgh Steelers Wide receiver George Pickens raised eyebrows on Wednesday when he congratulated Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce after a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mahomes and Kelce joined Netflix's Stacey Dales to talk about the team's 29-10 win.
Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and Kelce had eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown and reached the 1,000 reception mark during the game.
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Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reed (20) hits Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jane J. Pushkar)
While the two star players were talking, Pickens interrupted the interview to pay his respects.
This move sparked controversy among fans. Some praised Pickens for good sportsmanship, while others sarcastically pointed out that he was a wide receiver trying to influence a future trade.
Pickens had three catches on seven targets for 50 yards.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) embrace after a game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
The wide receiver has been a terror this season. He got into a fight with a Cleveland Browns player on one of the last plays of a game last month. He was then flagged for two penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct in the win over Cincinnati Bengals.
He was asked about Steelers coach Mike Tomlin Pickens' antics Earlier this month.
“I'm not going to give you any details about what's going on behind the scenes as far as his growth and development,” Tomlin said. “That's my style, and I'm going to be really consistent with it. Being transparent with you guys doesn't necessarily help or speed up the growth process, and that's my agenda, not necessarily feeding the beast.”
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jane J. Pushkar)
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Wednesday's game was Pickens' first after missing three games due to injuries.
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