The Pittsburgh Steelers just got hit with a gut punch, officially placing wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve. This means they’re losing their veteran playmaker for at least four weeks, maybe more, with a foot injury that’s apparently worse than many thought.
What Went Down With Pittman’s Foot
This whole situation has been brewing, honestly. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler broke the news on Saturday that Pittman’s move to short-term IR was happening. We’d already seen the guy using a scooter to prop up his leg earlier in the week, which was a pretty clear red flag. The Steelers’ injury report confirmed it’s a foot issue. Pittman tried to start the week as a limited practice participant, but that quickly changed to non-participating. Head coach Mike McCarthy straight up told the media that this was a “multi-week injury,” and now we know exactly what that means: he’s out for a month minimum.
Who Steps Up Now For Pittsburgh?
So, with Pittman sidelined, it’s time for some other guys to shine. The Steelers’ depth chart is shuffling, and it looks like Roman Wilson and rookie Germie Bernard are next in line at wide receiver. This is a huge opportunity, and frankly, a massive challenge for those two. They’ve gotta step up big time to fill the void left by a veteran like Pittman. The season’s still rolling, and the Steelers are going to need every ounce of production they can get from their receiving corps without their starter.
It’s a tough break for Pittman and the team. Now we wait and see how Wilson and Bernard handle the increased workload. The next few weeks are going to be a real test for Pittsburgh’s passing game.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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