He had to spell it out for the rest of the world. Pickens wrote “Open [expletive] Always” in white letters across the strip of eye black tape that adorned his face on Sunday night. After ...

The league is reviewing the explicit eye black Pickens wore during the game for ... either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the league office." ...

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The Raiders could also use a top wide receiver after they traded Davante Adams to the New York Jets last year. If Pickens was trying to send a message to Brady, fans are helping him deliver it.