Steelers running back gives teammate tough criticism after lack of effort: 'I would have blocked for him'

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Other members of the Pittsburgh Steelers are speaking out after one of their own gave little effort on what easily could have been a touchdown.

In this past weekend's game against the Indianapolis Colts, George Pickens simply did not block a cornerback on a run play, saying afterward that he did not want to get injured.

Jaylen Warren definitely could have scored had the wide receiver put in some effort on a block, but he was stopped short of the goal line.

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Jaylen Warren of the Steelers tries to run by James Houston of the Detroit Lions at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Pickens said he wanted to avoid getting rolled up on from behind, citing Houston Texans' Tank Dell's season-ending injury on a similar play. Warren admitted he could see where he's coming from, but didn't say that was exactly warranted.

"Some people play the game differently. If I was in that position, I would have blocked for him. But we play differently," Warren said, via the New York Post.

It's not the first time this season Pickens has been under fire in Pittsburgh – even earlier this month, he was visibly frustrated on the sidelines.

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens during the New England Patriots game on Dec. 7, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Plus, in a Week 9 game against the Tennessee Titans, Pickens finished with a total of minus-1 yard. Shortly after the game, he appeared to voice his frustrations on social media, writing