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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens raised eyebrows Wednesday when he congratulated Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce after the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mahomes and Kelce joined Netflix’s Stacey Dales to discuss the team’s 29-10 victory.
Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and Kelce had eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown to reach the 1,000 career reception mark during the game.
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Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) hits George Pickens (14) in the second half, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
As the two stars spoke, Pickens interrupted the interview to pay his respects.
The move sparked a debate among fans. Some praised Pickens for his good sportsmanship, while others cynically suggested the wide receiver was trying to influence a future trade.
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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 source of consternation this season. He got into a fight with a Cleveland Browns player on one of the final plays of the game last month. He was then flagged for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a win over The Cincinnati Bengals.
They asked Steelers head 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 in terms of his growth and development,” Tomlin said. “That’s my style and I’m going to be consistent about it. Being transparent with you doesn’t necessarily help or accelerate the growth process, and that’s my plan, not necessarily feeding the beast.”
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) tackles Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Wednesday’s game was Pickens’ first after missing three with injuries.
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