Mike Tomlin: George Pickens’ sluggish route ‘had zero to do with’ interception vs. KC

December 30, 2024 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid pulls in a interception in the end zone during last week’s win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Monday absolved receiver George Pickens’ route-running for blame on the play.

Some time not long before his Monday news conference, Mike Tomlin encountered his No. 1 wide receiver at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.