CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens pride themselves on their confidence, swagger, and showmanship. But sometimes it’s going to cost them.
Case in point on Sunday against the Giants where both receivers picked up penalties that resulted in fines later in the week.
After George Pickens scored his first touchdown of the season to put the Dallas Cowboys ahead with 52 seconds remaining, he and Pickens executed a duo touchdown celebration.
The moment was quick but it looked to infer guns or weapons being drawn by both wide receivers. Each wide receiver was fined $14,49, while Pickens collected another equal fine for removing his helmet.
The NFL fined #Cowboys WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens $14,491 each for unsportsmanlike conduct/violent gesture on this touchdown celebration last week.
Pickens was also fined another $14,491 for removing his helmet before leaving the field. No flags were thrown. pic.twitter.com/mgcgN3vhLg
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 20, 2025
The NFL has made it clear they’re focusing more on sportsmanship this season and these fines fall in line with that mantra.
If the duo of talented receivers wasn’t already motivated entering week 3 against the Bears this can only push them further.
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