# Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football Injury Update

> Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. may miss season with plantar fasciitis.
- Title: Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Football Injury Update · Complex
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: michael pittman jr, steelers, plantar fasciitis, nfl, fantasy football, widespread receiver, pittsburgh steelers, week 10, bengals, eagles, culture, music
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/bets/a/matt-burke/michael-pittman-jr-fantasy-football-injury-update
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:36:29.233+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael pittman jr, steelers, plantar fasciitis, nfl, fantasy football, widespread receiver, pittsburgh steelers, week 10, bengals, eagles, culture, music
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. could miss the 2026 NFL season due to plantar fasciitis requiring possible surgery.