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    Steelers' George Pickens Being Investigated For Accessory on SNF

    By Taylor Reed,

    4 hours ago

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    The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to soon roll up on a quarterback issue. Justin Fields has flashed his potential, which is promising considering his youth. However, the team might be best suited giving Russell Wilson -- a veteran signal-caller -- a chance under center.

    Field started the season 3-0, but the team has since lost two straight, which gives the team more of a reason to give Wilson a shot at starting when healthy.

    Either way, no matter which way the club decides to go, the Steelers' skill players must continue to step up. One player to keep an eye on is wide receiver George Pickens, who has incredible potential. However, he could be facing a fine or some sort of punishment in the near future.

    On "Sunday Night Football," Pickens was shown up close with eye black which read the words "always f---ing open." Any message or wording on accessories must be approved by the NFL before the game.

    The explicit message is certainly worth being investigated as the NFL prohibits "wearing, displaying or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office."

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    Steelers wide receiver George Pickens

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    The accessory wasn't the only controversy involving the Steelers wide receiver this weekend. Following a loss in a late matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Pickens pulled Dallas cornerback Jourdan Lewis' face mask, dragging him to the ground.

    Pickens played just 34 snaps -- the lowest amount of his career. According to Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin, this was due to snap management.

    Needless to say, Pickens was involved in quite a bit of headlines this past weekend, taking attention away from quarterback play. He caught just three passes for 26 yards.

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