Michael Pittman Jr., the Steelers’ wide receiver, was spotted using a single-legged scooter after Wednesday’s practice, with his left foot propped up. This bombshell news immediately throws his availability for this weekend’s game against his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, into serious doubt. It’s a huge blow for the Steelers who are set to host the Colts at Acrisure Stadium.
Foot Injury Flare-Up Puts Pittman Jr. On The Sidelines
This isn’t the first time Pittman Jr.’s left foot has been an issue this season. It’s the same injury that forced him to miss the Steelers’ Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots. While he was out there participating in stretch during the media’s open viewing portion of practice on Wednesday, something clearly went sideways afterward. To go from stretching on the field to needing a scooter just to get around the locker room? That’s not a good sign. Online chatter has already been speculating that Pittman Jr. might have been playing through this injury, especially after his last two games where he only managed 16 and 15 receiving yards. It’s unclear if he *was* playing through it, but what’s clear is he definitely tweaked something on Wednesday.
A Tough Start To His Steelers Tenure
The Steelers acquired Pittman Jr. from the Colts in a trade back in March, making this weekend’s game a highly anticipated reunion for the veteran receiver. So far this season, in three contests, he’s hauled in seven passes for 89 yards. Not exactly tearing it up, but when you consider the ongoing foot issue, it makes you wonder how much it’s hampered his performance. The Steelers offense needs all its weapons healthy and firing, and with Pittman Jr. now in such a murky situation for the Colts game, it’s a real headache for the coaching staff.
What’s Next For The Steelers Offense
With Pittman Jr.’s status up in the air for the game against Indianapolis, all eyes will be on the Steelers’ injury report and his participation in practice over the next few days. His absence would certainly change the dynamic against a familiar opponent. Elsewhere around the team, there’s been some other movement: Pat Freiermuth, the Steelers’ tight end, even defended comments made by Mike McCarthy, plus the team signed former Bears and Browns defensive ends and waived cornerback Doneiko Slaughter recently. But right now, the biggest question mark looming over the weekend is the status of Michael Pittman Jr. Can he suit up against his old squad? We’ll have to wait and see.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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