Wide receiver George Pickens’ frustration with the Pittsburgh Steelers boiled over during Thursday night’s game.
Friday, that frustration culminated in a social media post with two words: “Free me.”
Multiple Steelers fan sites reported that Pickens posted an image with those words at the bottom of an Instagram post, implying … well, no one’s sure what the second-year player meant. Does he wants out of Pittsburgh? Or is he wanting more targets?
Pickens quickly deleted the post, however, but at some point he apparently deleted all images showing him with the Steelers. He also reportedly unfollowed Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Those are not the actions of someone just wanting to see more targets.
George Pickens on IG: Is this anything to worry about? The "Free Me" part at the bottom? #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/npDU7T09WI
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) November 3, 2023
The former Georgia star has had three huge games this season, but has been a non-factor in other games with the Steelers’ low-voltage offense.
In Thursday night’s win against the Tennessee Titans. Pickens got targeted five times and caught only two passes for minus one yard. Pickens appeared unhappy during the game, and did not celebrate with his teammates after Diontae Johnson’s winning touchdown catch late in the game.
He was also reportedly the first one out of the locker room afterward, ditching reporters.
So something terrible is brewing with Pickens and the Steelers, and the situation won’t be resolved on social media. Fans had their own thoughts about the matter on X/Twitter.
Give him what he wants. Get rid of his self seeking rear end.
— Mike Alberti (@MikeAlberti7) November 3, 2023
He’s not getting opportunities lol. Did you watch the game and see how many times he was running open and the ball isn’t even near the vicinity of him lol. I agree with the winning part
— Garth Timber (@GarthTimber_) November 3, 2023
Antonio Brown 2.0
— Mark (@AzCardsFan23) November 3, 2023
#Steelers George Pickens.. another talented ego maniacal loser dressed up as a receiver in Pittsburgh. It wouldn’t be the modern day Steelers without at least one on the roster.
— Jon Linder (@LinderShowMiami) November 3, 2023
Can’t have top tier WRs end a game with like 3 targets and -1 yards 😂
He’s going to keep thugging it out.. but fed him the ball… that’s what “free me” means
— NephewOfTheKing👑 (@BuiltbyRoyalty) November 3, 2023
Why is every wide receiver in the NFL suddenly acting like James Harden
— Charlie Sweeney (@CharlieSweeney) November 3, 2023