The pick-swap details in the Michael Pittman Jr. trade were not disclosed immediately other than a Pittsburgh Steelers sixth for an Indianapolis Colts seventh. The NFL transaction sheet finally posted, shared by Tom Pelissero on X, and we now know the exact pick numbers involved in the trade.
Pittsburgh gave up pick No. 214 (compensatory selection) in the sixth round while the Colts traded No. 230 in the seventh round.
The Steelers moved down just 16 spots late in the draft for Michael Pittman, and they reportedly signed him to a three-year contract to solidify the immediate future of the WR position.
Pittman may not be a perennial 1,000-yard receiver or double-digit TD producer, but he has 5,254 yards across six NFL seasons and he was a Colts captain. He provides much-needed veteran leadership to the room, and a 6-4, 223-pound body to an already large group of eligibles in Pittsburgh.
One notable WR analyst dubbed him the “perfect Aaron Rodgers WR,” and it’s easy to see why when breaking down his statistics and tape.
The Steelers had two comp picks over a three-pick span at the end of the sixth round, so they will still be able to make a selection two picks later than the one they gave up. The Colts were going to release Pittman to dump his salary anyway, so this prevented the Steelers from getting in a bidding war for his services. His APY may have come in slightly more expensive had he hit the open market, especially with receivers getting paid handsomely as of late.
Unless more trades take place between now and the draft, we now know the official pick numbers for all 12 of the Steelers’ selections in April.
Check out the Steelers’ full 2026 pick order as of March 12.