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.