Steelers Place Michael Pittman on Injured Reserve
p/c: Michael Owens
Jason Shetler
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Pittsburgh Steelers are placing wide receiver Michael Pittman on injured reserve. The IR stint will require Pittman to miss a minimum of four games.
Pittman was one of the most notable pickups by the Steelers this past offseason, as he was acquired from the Indianapolis Colts.
Pittman’s tenure in Pittsburgh got off to an inauspicious start. At the beginning of training camp, Pittman dealt with a foot injury, which has lingered into the season.
While Pittman did play last Thursday in Cleveland, he was limited to just 15 yards on two catches.
Head coach Mike McCarthy this week had indicated that Pittman would be out multiple weeks.
The Steelers have a Week 9 bye, so Pittman would be eligible to return Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals.