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The Michael Pittman trade is finalized
TL;DR
Michael Pittman Jr. has been traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with a 2026 seventh-round pick. The Colts received a sixth-round pick in return and selected DE Caden Curry with it.
Key points
- Michael Pittman Jr. traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Colts received a sixth-round pick in exchange
- Pittman had 80 catches and 784 yards in 2025
- Steelers selected Eli Heidenreich with the seventh-round pick
- Pittman signed a three-year, $59 million extension
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**Original terms of the Michael Pittman Jr. trade** from the Colts
- Steelers receive: Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 230)
- Colts receive: 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 214) Essentially, the Colts traded Pittman to trade up 16 draft slots on Day 3.
**What did the Colts do with the picks from the Michael Pittman Jr. trade?**
With the 214th pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Colts selected Ohio State DE Caden Curry.
**How was Michael Pittman Jr.’s performance for the Colts in 2025?**
Pittman saw a second straight year of declining production with the Colts in 2025, but still turned in an 80-catch, 784-yard, seven-touchdown season as Indianapolis’ WR2. In comparison, the Steelers’ second-leading receiver in 2025, , recorded just 372 yards and three touchdowns. Pittman’s athleticism has declined over his career, but in a well-schemed Colts offense he put his toughness and route-running savvy to good use as a possession specialist. Entering 2026, Pittman has to show he can still play in an expanded role. Pittman has broken 750 receiving yards in every year of his NFL career except his rookie campaign. The Steelers signed the 28-year-old to a three-year, $59 million extension ahead of the 2026 season.
Q&A
What were the terms of the Michael Pittman Jr. trade?
The Colts traded Michael Pittman Jr. and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Steelers for a sixth-round pick.
How did Michael Pittman Jr. perform in the 2025 NFL season?
In 2025, Pittman recorded 80 catches for 784 yards and seven touchdowns, marking a decline in production for the second consecutive year.
What did the Steelers do with the pick they received in the Pittman trade?
The Steelers used the 230th pick from the Pittman trade to select Navy running back Eli Heidenreich in the 2026 NFL Draft.
