George Pickens Hit with Big Fine for Taunting Bengals

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was fined $16,391 for unsportsmanlike conduct stemming from his finger point at Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle after his second touchdown in Pittsburgh’s 34-11 win.

The NFL fined George Pickens $16,391 for pointing his finger on this TD against the Bengals

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— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) December 30, 2023

There was no flag thrown on the play. This is the only fine that was given out for either team from the game, and it is not one that will make George Pickens or anyone else happy. The NFL has placed more of an emphasis on cracking down on celebrations such as this during the season, and as such, Pickens gets hit with a fine.

Fine amounts are set by the NFL CBA. Fines go to the Professional Athletes Foundation, which gives money to NFL legends in need and provides funds to support the health and safety of football players at all levels.

2023 STEELERS FINES

Week 1 SS Keanu Neal $8,556 Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Week 1 LS Christian Kuntz $5,222 Face Mask
Week 2 ILB Kwon Alexander $43,709 Late Hit
Week 2 S Damontae Kazee $11,806 Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Week 2 ILB Elandon Roberts $43,708 Impermissible Use of Helmet
Week 2 RB Jaylen Warren $48,556 Impermissible Use of Helmet
Week 3 ILB Kwon Alexander $43,709 Impermissible Use of Helmet
Week 3 SS Miles Killebrew $13,792 Helmet-to-Helmet Hit
Week 5 OLB T.J. Watt $13,659 Uniform/Equipment Violation
Week 5 OLB T.J. Watt $11,473 Hit on Defenseless Player
Week 7 WR Diontae Johnson $10,927 Taunting
Week 7 S Damontae Kazee $11,806 Impermissible Use of Helmet
Week 7 WR George Pickens $8,525 Taunting
Week 7 WR George Pickens $8,525 Blindside Block
Week 7 RB Jaylen Warren $48,556 Impermissible Use of Helmet
Week 8 S Damontae Kazee $11,806 Impermissible Use of Helmet
Week 8 S Damontae Kazee $11,806 Hit on Defenseless Player
Week 8 OLB T.J. Watt $16,391 Roughing the Passer
Week 8 WR Diontae Johnson $25,000 Criticizing Officials
Week 10 OLB Nick Herbig $5,101 Unnecessary Roughness

Week 12 S Damontae Kazee $11,806 Unnecessary Roughness

Week 13 LB Elandon Roberts $21,855 Unnecessary Roughness.

Week 13 S Miles Killebrew $10,927 Unnecessary Roughness
Week 15 S Damontae Kazee $208,333 Three-Game Suspension
Week 15 ILB Mykal Walker $5,611 Unnecessary Roughness                                                                                                                                Week 16 WR George Pickens $16,391 Unsportsmanlike Conduct