Following a tough loss against the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens offered little insight to reporters, echoing Marshawn Lynch's infamous Super Bowl media day quote: "I’m just here so I won’t get fined." This reticence comes on the heels of an on-field altercation during the game's final moments and previous controversies surrounding Pickens' attire.

The loss to the Browns, a 24-19 upset, unfolded in challenging weather conditions, with heavy snowfall impacting the latter half of the game. Pickens attributed the loss to the weather, suggesting that the Browns aren't a formidable opponent and that the conditions played a significant role in the Steelers' defeat.

Pickens was involved in a late-game scuffle with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II following a Hail Mary attempt by Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. While the initial moments of the altercation were obscured, footage showed Pickens being restrained by security personnel near the stands, initially prompting speculation of fan involvement.

This isn't Pickens' first brush with controversy this season. In October, he sported eye black bearing a profanity, seemingly unaware of the NFL's policy against such displays. He also appeared unconcerned when reminded of a similar incident involving teammate Cam Heyward, who was fined in 2015 for writing his father's nickname on his eye black.

The Steelers, now facing questions about their Super Bowl contention, will look to rebound against the Cincinnati Bengals in their upcoming game. Pickens' evasiveness with the media and on-field frustrations add another layer of complexity to the team's narrative as they move forward.