Sep 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) runs following a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Steelers Place Starting WR on IR

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI
By Jack Markowski | Last updated Oct 10, 2026 3:16 PM ET

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will lose one of their top wide receivers for the next few weeks at the very least.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) has landed on the reserve/injured list.

The Steelers are placing WR Michael Pittman (foot) on short-term IR, per sources. pic.twitter.com/ZLZM5V8hGd
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 10, 2026

Pittman Jr. aggravated his injury this week, per head coach Mike McCarthy, and he noted at the time that it was likely to keep him out for several weeks.

It's been a constant issue for Pittman Jr. throughout the season, which is often the case with plantar fasciitis. He missed the Steelers' Week 2 game against the New England Patriots due to the injury, though he returned in Week 3 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals and was also active in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns.

Pittman Jr. was not productive between those two contests, however, finishing with a combined 31 yards before now being placed on IR, which will keep him out for a minimum of four weeks.

For now, Pittsburgh will rely heavily on DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson at receiver while Pittman Jr. is on the mend, and second-round pick Germie Bernard will also see a rise in his playing time as well.

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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