Steelers wide receiver George Pickens got into a fight with Browns defenseman Greg Newsome after the game between their teams concluded Thursday night.
With both players covered in snow, they got into a fight after being bundled up during the Hail Mary attempt from Pittsburgh.
Newsome walked away from the situation, while Pickens had to be dissuaded by several members of the Steelers staff from going after Newsome again.
The fight started as both tried to get into position to catch or deflect the ball during the game-deciding play.
It wasn’t long before neither of them worried about the ball and were more focused on hitting each other.
Ultimately, cooler heads prevailed before a mass showdown after the Browns secured a 24=19 victory over the Steelers.
George Pickens was involved in a scuffle with Greg Newsome late in Thursday’s game
Pickens has started to develop a reputation for being an agitator in the NFL in addition to his skills
The Steelers suffered their first loss with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback, falling to 8–3.
The Browns have played the role of heavy-hitter blocker well, beating both the Steelers and Ravens in recent weeks despite winning just three games this season.
Picken’s defiant tone didn’t stop as he left the field, claiming the Browns were getting help to beat their rivals.
‘I don’t think the Cleveland Browns are a good team at all. I think the circumstances saved them today,” Pickens said.
Pickens is developing a reputation in the NFL as an agitator while also being Wilson’s main target.