Steelers' Pickens Faces NFL Review and Team Concerns

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is embroiled in controversy following a Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, primarily due to an explicit message on his eye black and a post-game altercation with Cowboys defender Jourdan Lewis. The NFL is reviewing Pickens' eye black for a potential fine due to league policy violations, which Pickens claims he was unaware of. His snap count significantly reduced, a change he and coach Mike Tomlin attribute to 'game plan' rather than disciplinary actions. Reports indicate Pickens has been late to work multiple times this season, raising further concerns about his behavior. Despite these issues, the Steelers are reportedly exploring options to acquire additional wide receiver talent, possibly indicating concerns about Pickens' future with the team. The Steelers aim to address these issues before their upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders.