If there is one thing every NFL wide receiver loves it is attention. And a good end-zone celebration. Even when they aren’t the ones who scored it, most receivers can’t wait to get into the middle of it and get some camera time.
This is why we were so surprised to see this video of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens casually jogging off the field as opposed to celebrating with teammate Diontae Johnson after his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.
SELFISH: #Steelers WR George Pickens immediately jogs off the field after his teammate Diontae Johnson scores a touchdown for the first time in 655 days.
Does not come over to congratulate him like the rest of the players, and walks right off.
That’s extremely selfish and… pic.twitter.com/jzCKZo28QJ
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 4, 2023
Is too much being made of this behavior or should the Steelers be concerned? You hate to see a player be such a poor teammate. Johnson hadn’t scored a touchdown in 665 days and you can’t even run over and celebrate with him? Not a great look and more division is the last thing a struggling offense needs.
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