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Steelers Place WR Michael Pittman Jr. On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve due to a foot injury, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Pittman will miss at least the team’s next four games, and with the Steelers having a Week Nine…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 7:02 PM
Steelers Place WR Michael Pittman Jr. On Injured Reserve
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers placed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve due to a foot injury.
  • Pittman will miss at least four games, making Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals his earliest possible return.
  • He aggravated a plantar fasciitis injury during practice that previously forced him to miss Week 2.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve due to a foot injury, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Pittman aggravated a lingering plantar fasciitis issue during practice and will miss at least the next four games. With the team's Week 9 bye, the earliest he can return is Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pittsburgh acquired Pittman via trade from the Indianapolis Colts in March and signed him to a $59 million extension. Through three games, he recorded seven catches for 89 yards. Wide receivers Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, and Ben Skowronek are expected to see expanded roles during his absence.

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