Greg Newsome II apparently slandered George Pickens after the Browns’ win over the Steelers

The AFC North is abuzz with trash talk following the Cleveland Browns’ 24-19 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Hours after the Steelers’ Hail Mary attempt in the final seconds was pushed to the ground and Cleveland notched its third win of the 2024 campaign, Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II appeared to take a shot at Pickens on social networks.

“Fake tough guy,” Newsom wrote with several laughing emojis.

While Newsome never mentioned Pickens in his post, it’s pretty easy to assume he’s referring to the Steelers’ third-year receiver based on the final play of the game. Protected during the Hail Mary attempt, Pickens got his hands tangled in Newsome’s mask and helmet as the football fell onto the snow-covered field.

The two players continued to push each other into the end zone after the game ended, a confrontation that led to Pickens being detained by an official and field security near the stands.

Pickens, who caught four passes for 48 yards against Cleveland, also didn’t throw a single punch in his postgame comments.

“Conditions played a huge, huge role in today’s game,” Pickens said after the game. “I don’t think the Cleveland Browns are a good team at all. I think the conditions saved them today.”

This is AFC North football as we know and love it.

Good news? Pickens and Newsome will be able to sort out their differences in just two weeks when the Browns visit the Steelers at Acresure Stadium on Dec. 8.