Steelers’ George Pickens unaware of NFL policy on eye black messaging: ‘Never seen it before’

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ culture under head coach Mike Tomlin is being discussed in relation to stability and continuity contributing to a winning culture. The NFL rule prohibiting messages on eye black during games was not on wide receiver George Pickens’ radar, as he displayed an explicit word on his eye black strip during a recent game. Pickens’ actions, including grabbing an opponent’s facemask, have raised eyebrows, but he remains focused on the game. Despite a decrease in playing time, Pickens remains supportive of the team’s strategy and is focused on contributing to the team’s success. Coach Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith are working to improve the team’s performance and create more big plays downfield.