Big-bodied possession receiver traded from the Colts to the Steelers in 2026 after six seasons and a 100-catch campaign in Indianapolis.
Michael Pittman Jr. spent his first six NFL seasons in Indianapolis, where he became one of just four Colts ever with a 100-catch, 1,000-yard season. The Colts traded him to Pittsburgh in the 2026 offseason, swapping late-round picks, to give the Steelers a physical, reliable target on the outside.
Path to the league
USC product taken 34th overall by Indianapolis in 2020, the son of longtime NFL running back Michael Pittman. Built his game on size, contested catches, and reliability across the middle.
Career production
485 career receptions for 5,254 yards entering 2026. Posted a career year in 2023 and remained productive through 2025, when he caught 80 passes for 784 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns across 17 games.
Trade to Pittsburgh
Acquired by the Steelers in 2026 in a swap of late-round picks. Joins a receiver room being reshaped around the offense, giving Pittsburgh a proven possession target to complement its other additions.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Michael Pittman Jr.
- Pro Football Reference: Michael Pittman Jr.
- ESPN: Michael Pittman Jr. player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
17 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | steelers | 2 | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 28 |
| 2025 | colts | 17 | 80 | 784 | 9.8 | 7 | 27 |
| 2024 | colts | 16 | 69 | 808 | 11.7 | 3 | 33 |
| 2023 | colts | 16 | 109 | 1,152 | 10.6 | 4 | 75 |
| 2022 | colts | 16 | 99 | 925 | 9.3 | 4 | 28 |
| 2021 | colts | 17 | 88 | 1,082 | 12.3 | 6 | 57 |
| 2020 | colts | 13 | 40 | 503 | 12.6 | 1 | 45 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | colts | 16 | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 | colts | 17 | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | colts | 13 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 21 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- USC
- Hometown
- Woodland Hills, CA, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
Latest news about Michael Pittman Jr.
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New England Patriots 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 3 at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye went 14 of 22 for 208 yards with 1 interception.
Steelers Rule Out Michael Pittman Jr. and Joey Porter Jr. at New England
Pittman has a foot injury that kept him out of practice Thursday and Friday, and Porter's back flared up again as he ramped up. Second-round rookie Germie Bernard is in line for a larger role.
Steelers Beat Falcons 20-13 in Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Atlanta Falcons 13 at Acrisure Stadium. Aaron Rodgers went 24 of 40 for 221 yards with 1 touchdown.
Steelers Trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys After Contract Standoff
Update: Pittsburgh traded Porter to Dallas on Oct. 1 for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. He never played a snap for the Steelers this season.
Keenan Allen Agrees to One-Year Deal With Colts
The six-time Pro Bowler, who led the Chargers in receiving last season, reunites with former Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as Indianapolis addresses a thin receiver room.
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