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Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:44 pm
by StillerDownSouth
Terms not disclosed yet...got our WR 1/2 now.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:49 pm
by DumlinBumlinStumlin
Terms are there
Steelers acquired WR Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts for a late-round pick swap.
Aaron Rodgers’ new No. 2 receiver figures to fit in well in Mike McCarthy’s West Coast system. Because we’re expecting the Steelers to throw less in 2026 than the Colts did, Pittman Jr. probably profiles best as a WR4 going forward. It’s still a huge upgrade for the Steelers on a position where they were desperately trying to find bodies that Rodgers approved of towards the end of 2025. Adam Schefter reports the Steelers will sign Pittman Jr. to an extension as part of the trade.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:51 pm
by StillerDownSouth
DumlinBumlinStumlin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:49 pm
Terms are there
Steelers acquired WR Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts for a late-round pick swap.
Aaron Rodgers’ new No. 2 receiver figures to fit in well in Mike McCarthy’s West Coast system. Because we’re expecting the Steelers to throw less in 2026 than the Colts did, Pittman Jr. probably profiles best as a WR4 going forward. It’s still a huge upgrade for the Steelers on a position where they were desperately trying to find bodies that Rodgers approved of towards the end of 2025. Adam Schefter reports the Steelers will sign Pittman Jr. to an extension as part of the trade.
Seeing that now, also Pittsburgh extended him, currently has 1 year left on deal.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:51 pm
by .Kodiak
We signed Rodgers too!!!!
What slop. I wonder if that blurb was written by AI
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:52 pm
by Ice
Checks the "vet WR" box. Now I'm wondering if B2B might not be right about Metcalf's future with the team. Can't remember the Steelers ever paying high $ for two WRs simultaneously.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:52 pm
by Stosh-67
hes 28.
Not a top 10 WR.
Top 20?
I hope its not for more than a 2nd round pick?
Hes already listed on Spotrac as a Steelers.
Bas salary of $22 mil.
UFA aftger this year.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:56 pm
by StillerDownSouth
Stosh-67 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:52 pm
hes 28.
Not a top 10 WR.
Top 20?
I hope its not for more than a 2nd round pick?
Hes already listed on Spotrac as a Steelers.
Bas salary of $22 mil.
UFA aftger this year.
Late round pick swap according to NFL network, will likely also sign extension with Steelers.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:58 pm
by StillerDownSouth
Per Sheffter, Steelers are signing Pittman to a 3 year 59 million deal.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:59 pm
by Stosh-67
i like late round pick swap...........
Hoping the new extension is not stupit money.
Yeah...parting with DK may be the next step..........
Tho (2) 6'-4" guys.......
Add a top WR in the draft.....who is a polished route runner with speed to compliment the two big guys...,
Hope for a Roman Wilson prove it year playing in an NFL offense.......
And your 4 WRS look pretty decent 4 some
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:01 pm
by StillerDownSouth
Stosh-67 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:59 pm
i like late round pick swap...........
Hoping the new extension is not stupit money.
Yeah...parting with DK may be the next step..........
Tho (2) 6'-4" guys.......
Add a top WR in the draft.....who is a polished route runner with speed to compliment the two big guys...,
Hope for a Roman Wilson prove it year playing in an NFL offense.......
And your 4 WRS look pretty decent 4 some
Better than last years crew for sure. I would still take one in the top 2 rounds.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:04 pm
by Stosh-67
StillerDownSouth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:01 pm
Stosh-67 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:59 pm
i like late round pick swap...........
Hoping the new extension is not stupit money.
Yeah...parting with DK may be the next step..........
Tho (2) 6'-4" guys.......
Add a top WR in the draft.....who is a polished route runner with speed to compliment the two big guys...,
Hope for a Roman Wilson prove it year playing in an NFL offense.......
And your 4 WRS look pretty decent 4 some
Better than last years crew for sure. I would still take one in the top 2 rounds.
Yep.
WR still on the board early.
With 12 picks.......
BPA
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:06 pm
by Ice
3 years, 59 million isn't bad. I'm happier after hearing that.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:27 pm
by steelclan
This is a good trade. OFC how good depends on who is playing QB.
Pittman is the type of volume receiver that compliments DK really well.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:29 pm
by cop1211
PFF has him ranked 38th out of 81 WR’s
That’s worth 20 million a year?
Yuk.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:35 pm
by Jobu
steelclan wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:27 pm
This is a good trade. OFC how good depends on who is playing QB.
Pittman is the type of volume receiver that compliments DK really well.
Yep. Checked out his stats.
Averaging 80 catches over his 6 season career so far. Take away his 40 catch rookie season, and he’s averaging 93 catches the past 5 seasons.
In what world is that a number 4 receiver?!?
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:50 pm
by Steelperch
Jobu wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:35 pm
steelclan wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:27 pm
This is a good trade. OFC how good depends on who is playing QB.
Pittman is the type of volume receiver that compliments DK really well.
Yep. Checked out his stats.
Averaging 80 catches over his 6 season career so far. Take away his 40 catch rookie season, and he’s averaging 93 catches the past 5 seasons.
In what world is that a number 4 receiver?!?
I think that is fantasy football talk as far as him being a #4 WR.
It’s an ok move. They didn’t give up any meaningful draft pick and I’m sure the contract is voidable after 2 seasons. Fair enough for a decent #2 WR right around his age 30 season.
Honestly with Gainwell leaving RB becomes a pretty significant need. There are some good free agents and a bunch on the draft. I bet we sign Dowdle.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:54 pm
by Mick
Jobu wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:35 pm
steelclan wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:27 pm
This is a good trade. OFC how good depends on who is playing QB.
Pittman is the type of volume receiver that compliments DK really well.
Yep. Checked out his stats.
Averaging 80 catches over his 6 season career so far. Take away his 40 catch rookie season, and he’s averaging 93 catches the past 5 seasons.
In what world is that a number 4 receiver?!?
I think that’s for fantasy football. In the Nfl he has been a well above average WR2.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:55 pm
by DumlinBumlinStumlin
.Kodiak wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:51 pm
We signed Rodgers too!!!!
What slop. I wonder if that blurb was written by AI
Florio wrote that
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 6:00 pm
by Jobu
I think that is fantasy football talk as far as him being a #4 WR.
I think that’s for fantasy football. In the Nfl he has been a well above average WR2.
Aaah yes…real world football! Went right over my head!
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 6:06 pm
by jebrick
I think it is a good get for the Steelers. They need exactly the type of WR that Pittman is. Now let Metcalf blow the doors off on deep routes and use Pittman as a possession WR.
And as a trade, does not count against the comp formula for next year.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:20 pm
by TimmayLake
Superbowl!
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:22 pm
by StillerDownSouth
Pittman is at least used to playing with shitty QB's
Michael Pittman's QBs in the NFL:
2021 Carson Wentz
2021 Jacob Eason
2022 Sam Ehlinger
2022 Nick Foles
2022 Matt Ryan
2023 Anthony Richardson
2023 Gardner Minshew
2024 Anthony Richardson
2024 Joe Flacco
2025 Daniel Jones
2025 Riley Leonard
2025 Philip Rivers
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:39 pm
by Jobu
StillerDownSouth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:22 pm
Pittman is at least used to playing with shitty QB's
Michael Pittman's QBs in the NFL:
2021 Carson Wentz
2021 Jacob Eason
2022 Sam Ehlinger
2022 Nick Foles
2022 Matt Ryan
2023 Anthony Richardson
2023 Gardner Minshew
2024 Anthony Richardson
2024 Joe Flacco
2025 Daniel Jones
2025 Riley Leonard
2025 Philip Rivers
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 8:04 pm
by tbsteel
StillerDownSouth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 7:22 pm
Pittman is at least used to playing with shitty QB's
Michael Pittman's QBs in the NFL:
2021 Carson Wentz
2021 Jacob Eason
2022 Sam Ehlinger
2022 Nick Foles
2022 Matt Ryan
2023 Anthony Richardson
2023 Gardner Minshew
2024 Anthony Richardson
2024 Joe Flacco
2025 Daniel Jones
2025 Riley Leonard
2025 Philip Rivers
Does he make it to training camp or does he commit suicide the day before check-in at Latrobe?
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 8:57 pm
by drmalba
Last two times we went up against Pittman, he put up 115 and 113 yards, some of those were really, really good catches. Solid receiver with excellent size and much better hands than DK. Not much to hate about this trade.
Now here's hoping our #1 spends some time with the juggs machine and meditation apps, and takes advantage of the additional freedom of having another WR on the field defenses actually kinda need to worry about.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:31 pm
by sowhat
way too much money wrapped up into 2wrs that aren’t all that.
i’d like to see metcalf moved now
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:42 pm
by Jizz Mop
sowhat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:31 pm
way too much money wrapped up into 2wrs that aren’t all that.
i’d like to see metcalf moved now
So we can go back to one real WR?
No thanks
Gotta have a tandem
Let’s see how it plays out
Need to know who’s tossing the rock before we throw in the towel
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:50 pm
by Steelperch
Cap went up so much and we don’t have a QB to pay and won’t for quite some time. I think that’s why they are willing to pay two WRs big money for the next couple years.
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 11:00 pm
by lifelongsteel
Between this and Dean they've cleared the way for Ty Simpson in R1
Ducks head . . .
Re: Steelers trade for Pittman
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 12:25 am
by sowhat
Jizz Mop wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:42 pm
sowhat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:31 pm
way too much money wrapped up into 2wrs that aren’t all that.
i’d like to see metcalf moved now
So we can go back to one real WR?
No thanks
Gotta have a tandem
Let’s see how it plays out
Need to know who’s tossing the rock before we throw in the towel
definitely need a tandem. draft a stud and pair him with with pittman.
i think the metcalf deal was terrible