{"id":945605,"date":"2026-07-14T21:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/945605\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T21:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:00:28","slug":"former-nfl-wr-steelers-fans-will-fall-in-love-with-michael-pittman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/945605\/","title":{"rendered":"Former NFL WR: Steelers Fans Will Fall in Love with Michael Pittman"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"Michael Pittman at his introductory press conference on March 13, 2026. — Pittsburgh Steelers\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

By wiring a sixth-round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers strengthened their receiver room. Michael Pittman Jr.<\/a> jumps in beside DK Metcalf, forming the best 1-2 punch the Steelers have had at wideout since Ben Roethlisberger was in the saddle.<\/p>\n

Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who was a 1,000-yard performer in 2006 and 2007, is buying Pittman\u2019s stock, even though he had the fewest receiving yards last season (784) since his rookie go-round.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople forget, Michael Pittman \u2026 he did a lot in Indy, and he\u2019s never had a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers,\u201d Houshmandzadeh said<\/a> Tuesday on \u201cSpeakeasy.\u201d \u201cOne thing about (him), he\u2019s gonna separate. And people are (like), \u2018Oh, he can\u2019t separate.\u2019 He\u2019s gonna separate, and he\u2019s gonna catch the ball. And Pitt is big as fuck. He\u2019s working.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd so he\u2019s gonna block his ass off. He\u2019s gonna be the type of receiver that Pittsburgh\u2019s gonna love, but I don\u2019t think people realize how big this dude is. Pitt is every bit of 6-4, 225 (pounds), 230. He\u2019s big as hell.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PittsburghIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) warms up before an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Dec 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA.\u2013 Travis Register \/ Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Pittman\u2019s best season came in 2023, when he caught passes from Gardner Minshew II and Anthony Richardson, putting up career-highs in targets (156), receptions (109) and receiving yards (1,152). Pittman reeled in \u2014 notice the fisherman pun \u2014 seven touchdowns a campaign ago.<\/p>\n

Pittman also joined a handful of Steelers teammates, including Rodgers, on a trip to Wyoming recently, which could help as the offense takes shape during training camp later this month.<\/p>\n

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