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Michael Pittman Jr. Injury Update
WR · Pittsburgh Steelers · Status, injury history and fantasy outlook
Updated · synced from the live injury report
Current status
OUT · IR
Foot – Plantar Fasciitis
Latest
Pittman re-injured his foot — the same issue that cost him Week 2 — and did not practice Thursday (Oct. 8), a downgrade from Wednesday’s limited session. He is out for Sunday’s Week 5 home game against Indianapolis, his former team.
As of Sat, Oct 10, coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Pittman is heading to injured reserve for the re-aggravated plantar fasciitis, with a timeline of at least four weeks, per Newsweek. He has four catches for 31 yards in the two games he played since returning from the Week 2 absence.
Fantasy Action: Drop Pittman in shallow and medium leagues. DK Metcalf is the clear Steelers receiver to start.
Injury timeline — 2026
| Sept 19 | Downgraded to out for Week 2 at New England with a foot injury (NBC Sports). |
| Sept 23 | Limited in practice with a foot injury. |
| Sept 24 | Limited again. |
| Sept 25 | Listed as questionable for Week 3 against Cincinnati. |
| Sept 27 | Active vs. Cincinnati, his first game back from the foot (Steelers Depot). |
| Oct 8 | Re-injured the foot and did not practice Thursday; coach Mike McCarthy said he’s expected to miss multiple weeks (Steelers Depot). |
Earlier seasons
| Season | Injury | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Calf compartment syndrome (IR in October) |
Played 17 games (16 starts) for Indianapolis in 2025 with 80 catches for 784 yards and seven touchdowns before a March 13, 2026, trade to Pittsburgh.
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Michael Pittman Jr. news
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Michael Pittman Jr. Heading to IR With Foot Injury
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Frequently asked about Michael Pittman Jr.
Is Michael Pittman Jr. injured?
Yes. As of Sat, Oct 10, he is heading to injured reserve for a re-aggravated plantar fasciitis, the same foot that kept him out of Week 2, with a timeline of at least four weeks.
What is plantar fascia pain?
It is irritation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot; it can be managed but tends to linger for receivers who cut hard.
Where he ranks this week
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