MICHAEL PITTMAN JR. NEWS

Moved to injured reserve Pittman (leg) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Considering coach Frank Reich relayed Friday there was no specific timetable in regard to Pittman's return from lower-leg surgery, the IR designation seemed like the most plausible outcome. The Colts activated tight end Trey Burton (calf) off injured reserve Saturday and presumably could use him to offset a pretty beleaguered Colts receiving corps, but expect the likes of T.Y. Hilton and Zach Pascal to assume the majority of WR snaps with Daurice Fountain, Ashton Dulin and Dezmon Patmon battling for the remaining scraps.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Week 8 return Coach Frank Reich said Friday that there's no specific timeline for Pittman to return after successful surgery to repair compartment syndrome in his calf, Jim Ayello of the Indiana...

Impact When Pittman returns to the lineup will depend on how he responds to rehab, but the Colts hope he'll be back after the team's Week 7 bye. He could be placed on IR to open up a roster spot, and he'd still be eligible to return Week 8 against the Lions. With Parris Campbell (knee) already on IR, T.Y. Hilton and Zach Pascal are locked into starting roles while Daurice Fountain, Ashton Dulin and Dezmon Patmon battle for the remaining reps.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL: Colt, USC rookie Michael Pittman Jr. undergoes leg surgery Michael Pittman Jr. undergoes surgery on Sunday via a report.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Slated to miss time Coach Frank Reich confirmed Monday that Pittman underwent surgery to address a lower leg injury that the wideout suffered Sunday against the Jets, Andrew Walker of the Colts' offic...

Impact Per Reich, Pittman was diagnosed with compartment leg syndrome, and the team's medical staff determined that the best course of action for the 2020 second-rounder was for him to undergo surgery to relieve the resulting pressure in his leg. As a result, Pittman is in line to miss several weeks of action, and in his absence there should be added pass-catching opportunities for players like Zach Pascal, Ashton Dulin, Daurice Fountain and Dezmon Patmon.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Colt, USC WR Michael Pittman Jr. undergoes leg surgery Michael Pittman Jr. undergoes surgery on Sunday via a report.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr. To Miss Time With Lower Leg Injury; Rock Ya-Sin Expected To Return To Practice This Week Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that rookie wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. underwent surgery for a lower leg injury...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • COLTS.COM

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. out after surprise overnight leg surgery The Colts will be without Michael Pittman Jr. until at least Week 8 after his leg injury worsened overnight. Colts fans have been dealt so m...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Likely to miss multiple weeks Pittman underwent surgery to address a calf injury sustained during Monday's loss to the Jets and could be out until Week 8, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Pittman briefly exited Sunday's win over New York due to what was initially described as a lower leg injury, but he had to undergo surgery after the game to address what was diagnosed as compartment leg syndrome in his calf. Coach Frank Reich confirms that Pittman underwent surgery Sunday, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis, but he declined to verify the rookie's Week 8 recovery timetable. The Colts have already lost Parris Campbell (knee) for at least a number of contests, so if Pittman also is forced to miss multiple weeks, all of Zach Pascal, Ashton Dulin, Daurice Fountain and Dezmon Patmon will stand to handle increased snaps behind T.Y. Hilton. The Colts also could opt to place Pittman on IR and promote Marcus Johnson from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss time Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Pittman could miss time due to a lower leg injury sustained during Sunday's win over the Jets, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Pittman managed to retake the field after getting injured Sunday, but Reich notes that his injury "worsened" overnight. With Parris Campbell (knee) already in line to miss a number of games on IR, a significant injury to Pittman could have the potential to derail Indianapolis' aerial attack. If the rookie second-round pick isn't able to suit up Week 4 in Chicago, Zach Pascal stands to start alongside T.Y. Hilton.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Pittman, who was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury, was later able to return to the contest, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Good news for the Colts, who can ill-afford to lose another wideout, with Parris Campbell currently on IR with a knee injury.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with ankle injury Pittman was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact As long as Pittman is sidelined, Zach Pascal, Daurice Fountain and Ashton Dulin are candidates for added targets behind top wideout T.Y. Hilton.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts Chatter: Michael Pittman Jr. On Early Learning Curve, Being A Reliable Blocker Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. talked to local reporters today via video conference. What did he have to say about his...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • COLTS.COM

Colts film review: DBs smother Vikings, Michael Pittman Jr. punishes defenders It wasn’t a perfect performance, but it was a pretty dominant victory by NFL standards. We break down why.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy football Week 3 waiver wire WRs: K.J. Hamler, Michael Pittman Jr., Chase Claypool, others A look at wide receivers on the waiver wire for Week 3 in fantasy football leagues, ranked in our projection of lowest to highest priority.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM

NFL: USC's Michael Pittman Jr. could see bigger role with Colts The Trojan rookie could be in for a much bigger role with the Colts offense.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Makes four catches vs. Vikings Pittman caught four of six targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 28-11 win over the Vikings.

Impact Parris Campbell (knee) left the game in the first half, opening up some looks for Pittman in the passing game. In fact, he tied for the team lead in targets, though he only made smaller gains apart from his long of 16 yards. Jack Doyle (knee/ankle) also missed this game, and if the Colts are sill missing notable skill players next Sunday against the Jets, Pittman could benefit yet again from a larger role.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Parris Campbell Injury Update Boosts Michael Pittman Jr. Fantasy Value Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell has suffered a knee injury in their Week 2 that caused him to be carted off the field. Parris Campbell F...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Cleared to play Sunday Pittman (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Despite failing to take part in the Colts' final practice of the week Friday due to the injury, Pittman apparently moved around well enough in a pregame workout to receive the green light to play. The rookie will likely serve as Indianapolis' No. 4 receiver Week 2, though he could struggle to match the 53 percent offensive snap share he logged in the season-opening loss to the Jaguars, when the Colts were playing from behind. He finished his first career game with two receptions for 10 yards on two targets.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trending down for Sunday Pittman (toe) isn't expected to play Sunday against Minnesota, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Coach Frank Reich previously said the rookie second-round pick would be a game-time decision, but he apparently hasn't progressed well since Friday's practice. Pittman is officially questionable for Sunday's contest but isn't likely to be available.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Week 2 Pittman (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Coach Frank Reich has stated that Pittman will be a game-time decision after the rookie had an "incident" with his toe during Thursday's practice, and even if he plays, Pittman could log limited snaps. However, he could have a starting role if he fully shakes off the issue and Zach Pascal (ankle) is ruled out. If both can't go, however, expect Ashton Dulin to bump up as the No. 3 wideout. The final verdicts on their respective statuses will be available at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shaping up to be game-time call Pittman had an "incident" with his toe in Thursday's practice, and the Colts will use the remaining time before Sunday's game against Minnesota to evaluate his status, per coach Fr...

Impact It sounds like Pittman will be a game-time decision after injuring his toe in practice Thursday. With Zach Pascal (ankle) practicing on a limited basis Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice entirely, the Colts are banged up at wide receiver behind top two options T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell. Should one or both of Pittman or Pascal sit out Sunday, special teams contributor Ashton Dulin could get a chance to play some offense.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by toe injury Pittman was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a toe injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Pittman may have picked up the injury at some point during the session; he didn't appear on the Colts' initial Week 2 report that was released Wednesday. The rookie wideout, who recorded two receptions for 10 yards in his NFL debut Week 1, will have one more opportunity to increase his level of practice activity Friday before the Colts assess his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two receptions in NFL debut Pittman had two receptions for 10 yards on two targets in Sunday's 27-20 loss at Jacksonville.

Impact Pittman played on 39 of the offense's 74 snaps, which was just behind third receiver Zach Pascal (46 snaps). While the 2020 second-round draft pick didn't put up big numbers in his debut, Pittman could overtake Pascal for a larger role in the offense before too long.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as No. 4 receiver Pittman is listed as the No. 4 receiver on the Colts' initial unofficial depth chart.

Impact T.Y. Hilton, Parris Campbell and Zach Pascal are listed as the top three starters. Pittman was seen getting reps with the first-team offense in training camp and it's thought he'll have a significant role at the start of the regular season, so Pascal's listing as the No. 3 receiver may be giving deference to a veteran. Still, it's unclear how quickly the Colts will integrate Pittman into the offense.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE