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Steelers Land Michael Pittman Jr. in Low-Cost Swap, Sign WR to Three-Year Deal

The addition underscores Mike McCarthy’s push for a physical, run-first offense in Pittsburgh.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh acquired Pittman and a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 230) from the Colts for a 2026 sixth-rounder (No. 214), according to multiple reports.
  • The Steelers announced Pittman has signed a new three-year contract following the trade.
  • ESPN reports the Steelers’ early moves, including adding RB Rico Dowdle and reshaping the skill group, reflect McCarthy’s run-first, West Coast principles.
  • Introduced Friday, Pittman said his style fits Pittsburgh’s “smash‑mouth” approach, noted he trains at the same California facility as Aaron Rodgers, and plans to reach out to the quarterback.
  • Pittman described a 28‑hour journey back from Uganda for his introduction and publicly discussed his lifelong stutter and work with the National Stuttering Association.