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Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football Injury Update
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. may miss season with plantar fasciitis.
In brief
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. may miss season with plantar fasciitis. Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. could miss the 2026 NFL season due to plantar fasciitis requiring possible surgery. Originally reported by Complex.
Pittman injury update
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. missed Week 2 with plantar fasciitis and reaggravated it in practice on October 8.
“They are not ruling out, I guess, surgery at this point”
Recovery timeline
Plantar fasciitis recovery takes weeks to months; Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly says surgery could end his season.
“Honestly, I just get bad vibes that Pittman is coming back”
Steelers trade rumors
NFL trade deadline is November 10; Steelers may acquire a wide receiver if Pittman is out longer.
Pittman's fantasy stock
Pittman Jr. had an ADP of 107 in fantasy football, but only 7 catches for 89 yards with Steelers.
Steelers season outlook
Steelers are 4-2 with a win total set at 8.5; Pittman could return in Week 10 against Bengals.
The one thing
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. could miss the 2026 NFL season due to plantar fasciitis requiring possible surgery.

