# Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. misses games after foot injury

> Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. will miss multiple games after re-injuring his foot.
- Title: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. misses games after foot injury
- Summary: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. will miss multiple games after re-injuring his foot. Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will miss multiple games…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steelers-wr-michael-pittman-jr-will-miss-multiple-games-after-re-injuring-his-foot
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:55:28.414+00:00
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## Pittman misses games
Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. won’t play against his former team when the Colts come to town on Sunday, and he won’t play for a while after that either.
## Coach says multiple-week injury
Pittsburgh head coach Mike McCarthy said Pittman will miss time after re-injuring his foot, and it’s too soon to say whether he will have to go on injured reserve.
## McCarthy explains injury timeline
It’s the same foot, so it’s going to be a multiple-week injury, McCarthy said.

> It’s the same foot, so it’s going to be a multiple-week injury
## Pittman’s contract and performance
The Steelers traded for Pittman in March and signed him to a three-year, $59 million contract extension, but he has just seven catches for 89 yards this season.
## Pittman’s career history
A 2020 second-round pick of the Colts out of USC, Pittman had two 1,000-yard receiving seasons in Indianapolis but his production declined over the last couple seasons.
## Steelers focus on health
Now the Steelers’ primary focus will be on getting him healthy after his foot injury.
## Key takeaway

Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will miss multiple games after re-injuring his foot, with Pittsburgh coach Mike McCarthy stating it's a multiple-week injury.