Steelers' Mike Tomlin calls out George Pickens: 'He's got to grow up in a hurry'

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called out wide receiver George Pickens following the team’s 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Pickens led the team with three catches for 75 yards and a first-quarter touchdown. However, Tomlin was unhappy with the penalties Pickens committed. The wide receiver had two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in the game. Pittsburgh was charged with nine penalties for 103 yards.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin speaks to reporters after beating the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

"He's just got to grow up, man," Tomlin told reporters, via ESPN. "This is an emotional game, man. These divisional games are big. He got a target on his back because he's George, he understands that. But he's got to grow up. He's got to grow up in a hurry."

Pickens’ conduct has been under the microscope this season.

He got into a fight with Cleveland Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II in their Thursday night match last month. He was also accused of taking plays off earlier this season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, #14, reacts after being flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Bengals game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

On Sunday, Pickens avoided a costly ejection over his penalties. One of the flags came when he made a "violent gesture" after picking up a first down. NFL officials believed he was making the gun-like gesture that has been seen throughout the