Cowboys WR George Pickens Hit With Big NFL Fine for Actions vs Cardinals
Summary
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was fined $17,389 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct during a game against the Arizona Cardinals. He was penalized for taunting a Cardinals player by holding the ball toward him after making a catch. The NFL allocates the money from these fines to charitable organizations that support athletes and communities.Key Facts
- The Cowboys played against the Arizona Cardinals in "Monday Night Football" during Week 9.
- George Pickens was fined $17,389 for unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting).
- Pickens taunted Cardinals cornerback Denzel Burke by holding the ball toward him.
- No other Cowboys players were fined by the NFL that week.
- Cardinals player Josiah Deguara was fined $6,500 for unnecessary roughness (low block).
- Fines collected by the NFL are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation and NFL Foundation.
- The Cowboys' next game is against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- The Cowboys currently have a 3-5 record for the season.
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