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Colts WR clarifies comments on lack of targets

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 4:14 PM ET

Indianapolis Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. clarified his comments about his involvement in the offense Wednesday, three days after he spoke out following the team's 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.

Michael Pittman Jr. wanted to clarify and clear the air over his post-game comments following the loss to the Browns last Sunday.

"I was a little dramatic when I said that." He added, "I love playing here. I love Indy." #Colts pic.twitter.com/K6OMli2wIP
— Brett Bensley (@brettbensley) October 25, 2023

(cont'd) hard for me sometimes. And when you lose, sometimes you lose your composure, you lose your head."

For context, Pittman voluntary came in the locker room specifically to clear this up with reporters, which he should get credit for. I don't anticipate any issues here.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) October 25, 2023

The 2020 second-round pick turned heads on Sunday when he said after the defeat that the team "didn't target (him) today, for whatever reason" and "maybe I'm not a big part of the offense."

Pittman Jr. tied for a season-low five targets against Cleveland and had just two receptions. One of the catches went for a 75-yard score.

The performance against the Browns came one week after the 26-year-old had season bests in targets (14) and receiving yards (109), while matching his high mark in receptions (nine). The Week 6 target and reception totals were both tied for the third most of his career, while the 109 yards were the fourth most in his three-plus seasons.

Pittman Jr. leads the Colts in targets (65), catches (42) and receiving yards (489) through seven games and is tied for the team lead with a pair of touchdown receptions.

Per ESPN's Stephen Holder, the USC product is "known as a fiery competitor who often is involved in on-field confrontations with opponents."

Though Sunday's comments from Pittman Jr. weren't a good look, he owned up to his words and appears to put the issue to rest.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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