An AFC North rivalry had one other web page added to its lengthy e-book of ugly historical past on Thursday evening.
The Cleveland Browns squeaked out a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in blizzard situations on their house turf, however as quickly as the sport ended, issues turned bitter for 2 gamers.
Russell Wilson was aiming for the tip zone on the ultimate play of the sport, and his cross fell incomplete to present the Browns a 24-19 victory.
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Calvin Austin III, #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers, celebrates with teammate George Pickens, #14, after scoring a 23 yard landing towards the Cleveland Browns through the fourth quarter of the sport at Huntington Financial institution Area on Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Getty Photographs)
Extensive receiver George Pickens was guarded effectively by Greg Newsome II, completely taking him out of the play. Apparently, they began to get into it.
Cameras missed the start of what an unsightly skirmish, however a fast pan appeared to indicate the 2 getting tousled by the stands.
The digicam then confirmed Pickens being held again by two members of stadium safety close to the seats. One fan was even holding Pickens’ arm, resulting in preliminary hypothesis that Pickens was entering into it with followers.
Newsome is ultimately seen standing up from the bottom and strolling away from the ruckus.
It isn’t the primary time Pickens’ mood has gotten out of hand. In his rookie season, he yelled at coaches after a teammate dropped a cross.
Final season, he was known as out for what seemed to be an absence of effort.
Pittsburgh Steelers large receiver George Pickens, #14, walks off the sphere towards the Dallas Cowboys through the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Oct. 6, 2024. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Photographs)
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Even only a month in the past, he was caught grabbing the facemask of an opponent in the midst of a celebration.
“You realize we’re all pissed off, however we have to handle our frustrations in an expert, mature method. And when it’s not completed that method, it’s not essentially pushing us towards options,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned final 12 months relating to Pickens’ sideline outbursts on the time.
The Browns initially blew a 10-point lead, however Jameis Winston led a game-winning drive within the sport’s ultimate minutes. Nick Chubb scored twice, together with the game-winning landing, because the Browns obtained their third win of the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers large receiver George Pickens, #14, runs after a catch towards the Dallas Cowboys through the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Photographs)
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Pittsburgh, in the meantime, suffered their third lack of the season reverse their eight victories.
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