Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. updates foot injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. addressed speculation regarding potential foot surgery, stating it is unnecessary and not an option. Pittman has been sidelined since re-aggravating the injury during practice in Week 5, leading to his placement on injured reserve on October 10. He will focus on rehabilitation and experimenting with different footwear to facilitate a return. Pittman was initially injured in Week 2 and was acquired by the Steelers in March 2026 from the Indianapolis Colts.
- •Michael Pittman Jr. ruled out surgery for foot injury.
- •Injured since Week 5, placed on injured reserve October 10.
- •Continues rehabilitation and adjusting footwear for comfort.
- •Traded to Steelers from Colts in March 2026.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. shuts down surgery speculation
"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. provided an important injury update, dismissing surgery talk after his lengthy absence.
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