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Trade: Michael Pittman is being traded to the Steelers. https://t.co/4bIzcE0kNC

By Adam Schefter
Posted March 9, 2026

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Adam Schefter is a renowned NFL insider and ESPN reporter known for delivering accurate, timely breaking news on player transactions and team moves. His style is direct and factual, often using concise posts to report developments first. Schefter's credibility is unmatched in NFL journalism, with a track record of scoops that shape league narratives.

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This post claims a trade sending Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, linking to details on the deal. It highlights the Steelers' need for offensive upgrades after a 2025 season lacking consistency, pairing Pittman with DK Metcalf for a potent duo.[1][2] Pittman, in the final year of his $70 million contract with a $29 million cap hit, offers reliability with consistent receiving yards and touchdowns, while helping the Colts save cap space.[1][2]

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The post is trending amid the 2026 NFL offseason, with free agency and the draft approaching, fueling buzz around Steelers' aggressive moves to bolster their passing game.[1][2] Speculation intensified as analysts predict trades for proven receivers like Pittman, aligning with Pittsburgh's cap flexibility and draft assets.[1][2] Schefter's involvement amplifies reach among NFL fans eager for blockbuster news.

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  • 1Michael Pittman Jr. has recorded at least 750 receiving yards in every full NFL season except his rookie year, including two 1,000-yard campaigns.[1]
  • 2Pittman stands 6-foot-4, excelling in short-to-intermediate routes and red-zone situations as a physical vertical threat.[2]
  • 3The Steelers hold about $43.9 million in cap space and a dozen 2026 draft picks, making Pittman's acquisition financially feasible.[1]
  • 4Trading Pittman before June 1 could save the Colts $24 million in cap space to retain other key players.[1]
  • 5Pittman posted 80 receptions for 784 yards and a career-high 7 touchdowns in his most recent 17-game season.[1]

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Trade: Michael Pittman is being traded to the Steelers. https://t.co/4bIzcE0kNC

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