The NFL has officially fined Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens yet again — this time for what league officials described as “unsportsmanlike and detrimental behavior,” adding another costly mark to what has become one of the most expensive disciplinary records in the league.
What makes this incident even more shocking is the timing: the fine was handed down during the Cowboys’ bye week, meaning Pickens wasn’t even playing when the latest infraction caught up with him.
According to sources close to the team, the penalty stems from a series of gestures and comments Pickens made following last week’s win, which the NFL reviewed and deemed “inconsistent with league conduct policies.” While the league did not specify the amount, insiders suggest the fine is well over $10,000, adding to a season total that’s reportedly surpassed $90,000 in fines.
Fans immediately flooded social media with mixed reactions. Some defended Pickens, saying his fiery personality is part of what makes him special. Others called for the Cowboys to “get him under control” before his attitude costs the team more than money.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“George Pickens plays with fire, but right now it’s burning the Cowboys more than it’s lighting them up.”
Head coach Mike McCarthy reportedly met with Pickens privately, urging him to “channel his emotion into production, not penalties.” Teammate CeeDee Lamb also stepped in, saying: “We’ve all been there — emotional, competitive. But we gotta stay smart. We need him on the field, not in the headlines.”
The situation has turned into one of the most viral off-field stories of the week, with clips of Pickens’ previous taunting celebrations resurfacing across TikTok and Instagram.
Despite the controversy, Pickens remains a dynamic force on offense, with over 600 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season. Yet, the growing pattern of fines raises questions about maturity and leadership within the Cowboys’ locker room.
As one anonymous league source bluntly put it:
“George Pickens is one of the most electric players in the game. But if he doesn’t learn to control that energy — it’s not defenses that’ll stop him, it’s himself.”
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