Michael Pittman
Is Michael Pittman playing in Week 9? No. The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a bye in Week 9. Status updated .
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 5.3
- 3 games
- Target share
- 11.2%
- 4.0 targets / game
- Air-yards share
- 9.2%
- of his team's air yards
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Tgt share | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CLE | 3.5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10.3% | 0 |
| 3 | CIN | 3.6 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 16.1% | 0 |
| 1 | ATL | 8.8 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 8.1% | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
While he's out
Share in the games he missed compared with the games he played, this season and last.
News 20 recent stories
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Michael Pittman Jr. gives an update on his foot injury, says he’s started running, and it’s been frustrating.
He says there’s no definitive time frame.
“There’s no time frame. I’d like to be back out there after the bye, but I can’t be out there if I’m not effective.”
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Pittman added the injury is something 'surgery can not fix' and it's not an option currently on the table. He's going to continue to rehab, try out different shoes and cleats to see how it feels, and return as soon as he possibly. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. says his injury started as plantar fasciitis but then morphed into a new, different injury. He began running last week and has continued to increase that over the last few weeks. Said he hopes to be back after the bye, but understands it could be longer.
- 1d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Michael Pittman (foot) hopes to return after bye
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman Jr. gives an update on his foot injury, says he’s started running, and it’s been frustrating. He says there’s no definitive time frame. “There’s no time frame. I’d like to be back out there after the bye, but I can’t be out there if I’m not effective.”
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. says his injury started as plantar fasciitis but then morphed into a new, different injury. He began running last week and has continued to increase that over the last few weeks. Said he hopes to be back after the bye, but understands it could be longer.
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Michael Pittman Jr.: Injured Reserve
Oct 10: The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
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The Steelers have a number of players on IR, including Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Derrick Harmon, Gennings Dunker and Sebastian Joseph-Day.
Asked today if any of those injuries are season-ending, coach Mike McCarthy said he believes everyone has a chance to return.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 5d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers HC Mike McCarthy clarified that he expects all of his players who have recently been placed on IR to be able to return this season. That list includes WRs Michael Pittman Jr and Roman Wilson and DTs Derrick Harmon and Sebastian Joseph-Day.+1
- 5d Mike DeFabo (Bluesky) The Steelers have a number of players on IR, including Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Derrick Harmon, Gennings Dunker and Sebastian Joseph-Day. Asked today if any of those injuries are season-ending, coach Mike McCarthy said he believes everyone has a chance to return.
- 5d Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy said he believes all players the Steelers have placed on IR have a chance to return this year. None of them are definitively done for the season -- that would include Derrick Harmon, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Sebastian Joseph-Day.
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Michael Pittman Jr.: Injured Reserve
Oct 10: The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Steelers bring back veteran Valdes-Scantling amid receiver injury woes
The Steelers, in need of help at wide receiver with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson out with injuries, signed veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday.
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Colts since Oct. 19, 2025:
• 5-12 record
• Traded 2026 1st-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick, Adonai Mitchell for Sauce Gardner
• Started 44y.o. Philip Rivers
• Traded Michael Pittman Jr for 2026 6th-round pick
• Signed Daniel Jones to 2-yr $88M extension
• Signed Alec Pierce to 4-yr $114M extension · Quoting NFL Daily News: ⚠️ GM Chris Ballard fired by the Colts.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 19 RotoBaller NFL Players To Cut Before Week 7 Fantasy Football? MarShawn Lloyd, Keaton Mitchell, Brian Thomas Jr., Bo Nix, Michael Pittman Jr., Mark Andrews
- Oct 19 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Colts since Oct. 19, 2025: • 5-12 record • Traded 2026 1st-round pick, 2027 1st-round pick, Adonai Mitchell for Sauce Gardner • Started 44y.o. Philip Rivers • Traded Michael Pittman Jr for 2026 6th-round pick • Signed Daniel Jones to 2-yr $88M extension • Signed Alec Pierce to 4-yr $114M extension · Quoting NFL Daily News: ⚠️ GM Chris Ballard fired by the Colts.
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Michael Pittman Jr.: Injured Reserve
Oct 10: The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
- Germie Bernard: Seems likely to keep a full-time role. Roman Wilson (IR): Vertical slot. Bernard works underneath and intermediate--better chain mover. Michael Pittman Jr (IR): Possession WR. Bernard much better after the catch and can play outside too. +++Rodgers chemistry.
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Is Michael Pittman Jr. Out for the Season? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 6)
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- The trade market for #Vikings WR Jauan Jennings could be heating up, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Steelers are down three WRs to injury for at least this week, and starter Michael Pittman Jr. will miss at least two more.
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Players To Cut Before Week 6 Fantasy Football? Roman Wilson, Will Shipley, Jadarian Price, Brian Thomas Jr., Justin Herbert, Michael Pittman Jr.
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1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 12 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers will be without receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek for Sunday's game against the Bucs
- Oct 12 RotoBaller NFL Players To Cut Before Week 6 Fantasy Football? Roman Wilson, Will Shipley, Jadarian Price, Brian Thomas Jr., Justin Herbert, Michael Pittman Jr.
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Michael Pittman Jr.: Injured Reserve
Oct 10: The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Rookie Germie Bernard poised to have a bigger role today with Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. Aaron Rodgers goes to him for a 13-yard gain over the middle for the Steelers' first first down.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 11 Turron Davenport (X) At this point, it might be better for the #Titans to use the Colts game plan a few yrs ago with Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman and Carson Wentz. Just throw it up there and hope for a PI call.
- Oct 11 Brooke Pryor (X) Rookie Germie Bernard poised to have a bigger role today with Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. Aaron Rodgers goes to him for a 13-yard gain over the middle for the Steelers' first first down.
- 🚑 Week 5 injury Update 🚑 🏈 Terry McLaurin, Ladd McConkey, Michael Pittman Jr., DJ Moore, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison & Carnell Tate 🏈 Ashton Jeanty, Rico Dowdle & Alvin Kamara
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Steelers officially placed WR Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve due to his foot injury and he now will miss a minimum of four games.
13 more updatesfrom 12 sources
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) Brandon Smith had a hot start to training camp, showing off his connection with Aaron Rodgers from their time with the #NYJets. He's the #Steelers WR call-up from the practice squad with Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have elevated Lew Nichols for the third and final time this season. They'll have to sign him to the 53-man roster if they want to play him again. His elevation is probably not a good sign for the status of RB Rico Dowdle, who is questionable.
- Oct 10 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Steelers officially placed WR Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve due to his foot injury and he now will miss a minimum of four games.+3
- Oct 10 Mark Kaboly (X) Michael Pittman to the IR. Will be out at least four games. He's missed 6 total games before joining the Steelers
- Oct 10 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers have placed Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. He’s out at least through the bye week. RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith have been elevated from the practice squad.
- Oct 10 Brooke Pryor (X) With Michael Pittman Jr. going to IR, the Steelers have re-signed DB Donieko Slaughter to the active roster from the practice squad. Steelers also announced gameday elevations for PS RB Lew Nichols and WR Brandon Smith. Nichols’ elevation suggests they’ll be without RB Rico Dowdle for another week.
- Oct 10 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Steelers send Michael Pittman to short-term IR+1
- Oct 10 ESPN NFL News Sources: Steelers placing WR Pittman on IR
- Oct 10 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers are placing wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve, according to a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. By rule, Pittman will miss at least the team's next four games.
- Oct 10 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Fowler: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) will be placed on IR and will miss at least 4 games.
- Oct 10 RotoBaller NFL Weekend Players To Cut for Week 5 Lineups - Brian Thomas Jr., MarShawn Lloyd, Dalton Schultz, Jadarian Price, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kyler Murray, Adonai Mitchell, Michael Pittman Jr.
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DB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and RB Rico Dowdle (toe) each questionable for Sunday's game vs. Colts after limited practice participation each day this week.
S DeShon Elliott (still on IR), CB Jamel Dean (ankle) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) are all OUT.
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 9 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Out WR: DeVonta Smith, Stefon Diggs, Michael Pittman Jr., Adonai Mitchell, Caleb Douglas, Quentin Johnston, Mack Hollins, Jalen Nailor, Brenen Thompson, Hollywood Brown, Tylan Wallace, Ashton Dulin, Tank Dell, Savion Williams, Dont'e Thornton Jr. Doubtful QB: Trey Lance
- Oct 9 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 5 Friday Injury Report and Game Status DNP/OUT CB Jamel Dean (ankle) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) LP/OUT SS DeShon Elliott (knee) LP/QUES CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) RB Rico Dowdle (toe)+1
- Oct 9 Brooke Pryor (X) DB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and RB Rico Dowdle (toe) each questionable for Sunday's game vs. Colts after limited practice participation each day this week. S DeShon Elliott (still on IR), CB Jamel Dean (ankle) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) are all OUT.
- Oct 9 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean, DeShon Elliott, and Michael Pittman Jr. are out against the Colts. Rico Dowdle and Jalen Ramsey are questionable.
- In Michael Pittman’s first 101 NFL games before coming to the Steelers, he played in 95. He could very well surpass his total number of games missed over his career (6) by the midway point of his first season with the Steelers.
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McCarthy: Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) will miss multiple weeks.
Will miss time IR
25 more updatesfrom 14 sources
- Oct 8 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 5 Thursday Injury Report DNP WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) CB Jamel Dean (knee) LP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) CB DeShon Elliott (knee) CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) FP DT Cam Heyward (rest)+1
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman and Jamel Dean didn’t practice today. Jalen Ramsey, Rico Dowdle, and DeShon Elliott were all limited participants.
- Oct 8 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Good news: Steelers S DeShon Elliott has returned to practice, though he remains on IR. Bad news: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr aggravated his foot injury, and coach Mike McCarthy said he'll miss multiple weeks. Pittman had been dealing with plantar fasciitis.
- Oct 8 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. at practice, again sporting a walking boot and with a mobility scooter.+1
- Oct 8 Brooke Pryor (X) More on Michael Pittman Jr.’s aggravated foot injury — and the reinforcements on their way for the Steelers’ defense ⬇️
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman Jr. watching on at practice today
- Oct 8 ESPN NFL News Steelers receiver Pittman aggravates foot, out weeks
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Open media period observations for the Steelers: - Still no Jamel Dean out there, but Jalen Ramsey was back out there after missing yesterday with a wrist injury - Rico Dowdle was participating - Michael Pittman was out there looking on with a boot on his left foot and the scooter he was utilizing in the locker room yesterday
- Oct 8 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) McCarthy: Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) will miss multiple weeks.+4
- Oct 8 Jake Arthur (X) No Pittman #revengegame this week. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said WR Michael Pittman re-injured his foot and now is expected to miss multiple weeks.
- Oct 8 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that WR Michael Pittman Jr. suffered an aggravation of his foot injury and will miss multiple weeks. The team is still working out whether or not he’ll need a stint on the IR. · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that SS DeShon Elliott will have his 21-day practice window opened today. Still TBD about a return this week.+1
- Oct 8 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. had been dealing with painful plantar fasciitis i his left foot, and he aggravated it during yesterday’s practice, leading him to using a scooter to keep weight off it. Coach Mike McCarthy said it’s a “multiple week” situation.
- Oct 8 ESPN NFL Injury Report Michael Pittman Jr.: Out+1
- Oct 8 Pro Football Talk Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. will miss multiple games after re-injuring his foot
- Oct 8 Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike McCarthy says Michael Pittman Jr. aggravated the foot injury he’s been battling and that his absence will now be a “multi-week injury.” They’re evaluating Pittman’s roster spot, meaning he could potentially land on IR.
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Michael Pittman Jr.: Questionable
Oct 7: Pittman (foot) was seen using a scooter with his foot propped up in the Steelers' locker room Wednesday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
9 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Week 5 Wednesday Injury Report DNP CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) RB Jamel Dean (ankle) DT Cam Heyward (rest) LP RB Rico Dowdle (toe) WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot)+2
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and Rico Dowdle (toe) were limited participants in practice today. Meanwhile, Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and Jamel Dean (ankle) did not practice.
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Asked Michael Pittman Jr. on Thursday about if his foot injury has slowed him down: "I don't make any type of excuses for injury. If I'm out there, then I'm out there. There's no injury or anything to make an excuse for when you play out there. That's me out there. And there's some things I can do better." · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Michael Pittman Jr. just came through the Steelers locker room using a scooter to wheel around with foot propped up on the scooter.
- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. had his injured foot on a scooter after practice. Pittman played through some pain last week, and his status for this Sunday now could be in question.
- Oct 7 ESPN NFL Injury Report Michael Pittman Jr.: Questionable
- Oct 7 Mark Kaboly (X) Steelers WR Michael Pittman came through the open media portion of the locker room (twice) on a single-legged scooter with his left foot/ankle with no sock or shoe on. The Steelers host Pittman's former team on Sunday. *He later had a boot on his left ankle/foot.
- Oct 7 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. came through the locker room with his left foot propped up on a scooter. Pittman, who’s been dealing with a foot injury this season, was on the field participating in stretch with the rest of the team during the viewing window.+1
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