{"id":858558,"date":"2026-04-07T09:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/858558\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:02:21","slug":"colts-seek-top-wideout-to-replace-pittman-ahead-of-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/858558\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts Seek Top Wideout to Replace Pittman Ahead of Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AThe Colts’ search for a new top receiving threat to replace Michael Pittman Jr. will be a key focus leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.Indianapolis Today<\/p>\n

The Indianapolis Colts made a bold move this offseason by parting ways with star wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., clearing cap space but leaving a clear gap in their passing game. As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Colts are now linked to potential replacements, with Indiana wideout Elijah Sarratt emerging as a top target.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Pittman was the Colts’ most consistent receiving threat for years, so finding a suitable replacement will be crucial for the team’s offensive production and success next season. The Colts’ offseason decisions have set them up for a pivotal draft as they look to reload their receiving corps.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

The Colts’ decision to move on from Pittman this offseason was likely a calculated move to clear salary cap space, but it has left a clear void in their passing attack. Pittman had been a reliable target for the Colts’ quarterbacks, and his departure means the team will need to find a new top wideout, either through the draft or a trade. Indiana’s Elijah Sarratt has emerged as a potential replacement, with the Colts reportedly showing strong interest in the talented receiver ahead of the draft.<\/p>\n

The Colts parted ways with Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason.The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Michael Pittman Jr.<\/p>\n

A former star wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts who was released this offseason.<\/p>\n

Elijah Sarratt<\/p>\n

A wide receiver from Indiana University who is emerging as a top target for the Colts in the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

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\n What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Colts will look to address their receiving corps through the 2026 NFL Draft, with Elijah Sarratt emerging as a top target to potentially replace the departed Michael Pittman Jr.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The Colts’ decision to move on from Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason has left a significant void in their passing game that they will need to fill through the draft or a trade. Finding the right replacement, potentially in the form of Indiana’s Elijah Sarratt, will be crucial for the team’s offensive success in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The Colts’ search for a new top receiving threat to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":858559,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2059],"tags":[2005,7,2004,392,2381,6],"class_list":{"0":"post-858558","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-indianapolis-colts","8":"tag-colts","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-indianapolis","11":"tag-indianapolis-colts","12":"tag-indianapoliscolts","13":"tag-nfl"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116362619652137872","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/858558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=858558"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/858558\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/858559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=858558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=858558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=858558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}