Michael Pittman Jr. limited in practice due to foot injury
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was limited during practice on Wednesday, September 16, due to a foot injury sustained in the season opener. He recorded 58 receiving yards and caught all three of his targets in Week 1. His status will be monitored leading up to the next game, making him a potential No. 3 receiver or flex option in fantasy leagues if he plays.
- •Pittman Jr. was limited in practice on September 16.
- •He sustained a foot injury during the season opener.
- •Recorded 58 yards and three receptions in Week 1.
- •Fantasy players should check his status later in the week.
- •Could serve as a No. 3 receiver or flex option if healthy.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers downgrade WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out, with a foot injury
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers wide receiver gets bad injury news before Week 2 matchup
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers get bad news on wide receiver Michael Pittman
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Pittman Jr. does not practice Thursday
- 8:58 PMSteelersnow.com — Steelers Get Bad News on Wide Receiver Michael Pittman - Steelers Now
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Pittman Jr. listed as limited
"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is trending in the wrong direction following the release of Thursday's Week 2 injury report.
"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday.
"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:28 PMSteelers downgrade WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out, with a foot injury
Pittman caught three passes for 58 yards in his Week 1 Pittsburgh debut.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:09 AMSteelers wide receiver gets bad injury news before Week 2 matchup
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is trending in the wrong direction following the release of Thursday's Week 2 injury report.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:37 PMSteelers get bad news on wide receiver Michael Pittman
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:39 PMMichael Pittman Jr. does not practice Thursday
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. downgraded to no practice after being limited
- Steelersnow.comSep 17, 2026, 8:58 PMSteelers Get Bad News on Wide Receiver Michael Pittman - Steelers Now
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:26 PMMichael Pittman Jr. listed as limited
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. limited because of foot injury
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