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Cowboys WR George Pickens Hit With 6th NFL Punishment This Season

Cowboys WR George Pickens Hit With 6th NFL Punishment This Season

Summary

George Pickens, a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, was fined $11,593 by the NFL for a face mask violation during a game against the Detroit Lions. This fine is his sixth this season for similar offenses, including unsportsmanlike conduct or unnecessary roughness. Despite these penalties, Pickens is having a strong season, with 78 receptions for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns.

Key Facts

  • George Pickens plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a wide receiver.
  • The NFL fined Pickens $11,593 for a face mask penalty, classed as unnecessary roughness.
  • This is his sixth fine this season for similar violations.
  • The total amount of his fines for the season is $95,588.
  • Pickens was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Cowboys in the offseason.
  • He has made 78 catches for 1,179 yards and scored eight touchdowns so far this season.
  • Against the Detroit Lions, he had five catches for 37 yards and a fumble.
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