MICHAEL PITTMAN JR. NEWS

In line to see snaps Thursday Coach Shane Steichen relayed earlier this week that the Colts plan to play their starters -- a group that would include Pittman -- for about a quarter and a half in Thursday's pres...

Impact The Colts rested key skill players this past Saturday against the Cardinals, but Steichen wants to see regulars like Pittman get some snaps in Thursday before giving way to the team's reserves. As the coming season approaches, Pittman remains the clear-cut top option in Indy's WR corps, a high volume role that yielded him a 109/1,152/4 receiving line in 16 regular-season games in 2023.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not slated to play Saturday Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Pittman won't suit up for Saturday's preseason game versus the Cardinals, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Along with Pittman, the rest of the Colts' starters and No. 2 signal-caller Joe Flacco won't be available for the team's second exhibition. Assuming Josh Downs (ankle) also doesn't play, Indy's available wide receivers figure to be rookie second-rounder Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and Ashton Dulin (hamstring, if available), among others. In four pro seasons to date, Pittman has two 1,000-yard tallies on his resume, and he's posted 14 receiving touchdowns in 49 regular-season contests the last three campaigns.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Colts Training Camp Report: Offense Eager to Show Off Firepower Michael Pittman Jr. is among the talents in Indianapolis ready to prove doubters wrong and turn Indianapolis into one of the most potent att...

AUGUST 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Michael Pittman Jr: Training camp media availability, August 14 Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. meets with the media following the first night of the Indianapolis Colts' joint practice with the Arizona...

AUGUST 15 • COLTS.COM

One target in preseason opener Pittman didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 34-30 preseason loss to the Broncos.

Impact Pittman was the only wide receiver to earn a target from starting quarterback Anthony Richardson, as Richardson's other three passes during his two-drive stint in the game were all directed to tight ends. After racking up 296 catches for 3,159 yards and 14 touchdowns over the past three seasons, Pittman heads into 2024 as the clear No. 1 option in the Colts' passing game. He and the starters could see more action Saturday against the Cardinals in Indianapolis' next preseason game.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. on development of Anthony Richardson 'Inside Training Camp Live' Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. talks to NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe, Gerald McCoy and Stacy Dales on development of qu...

AUGUST 8 • COLTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr. on development of Anthony Richardson | 'Inside Training Camp Live' Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. talks to NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe, Gerald McCoy and Stacy Dales on development of qu...

AUGUST 6 • NFL.COM

Thanks to Michael Pittman Jr., Adonai Mitchell is learning the kind of player he wants to become The veteran and the rookie trained together throughout the offseason, forming a special bond before the season even started.

JULY 26 • COLTS.COM

Participating in camp Pittman (knee) participated in Thursday's training camp practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact With Pittman past a minor knee issue that he encountered during OTAs, the 26-year-old worked with the Colts' first-team offense (alongside fellow WRs Josh Downs and Alec Pierce) Thursday. As the coming campaign approaches, Pittman is slated to reprise his role as a primary target in an Indy passing attack that will be helmed by promising second-year QB Anthony Richardson. In 16 regular-season contests in 2023, Pittman caught 109 of his 156 targets for 1,152 yards and four TDs. It remains to be seen if the pace of Pittman's volume from last year is sustainable, but it's nonetheless reasonable to expect the 2020 second-rounder to continue to garner enough targets to maintain weekly fantasy utility in 2024.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman Jr. 'chasing respect' in fifth year with the Colts The wide receiver made it clear he has high expectations for himself in 2024, starting with scoring more touchdowns.

JULY 24 • COLTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr: Training camp media availability, July 24 Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. meets with the media on report day at Colts Training Camp.

JULY 24 • COLTS.COM

Colts A to Z: Michael Pittman Jr. View photos of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

JULY 3 • COLTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr: Minicamp media availability, June 5 Michael Pittman, Jr. speaks with the media at Indianapolis Colts Minicamp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

JUNE 5 • COLTS.COM

Have Colts done enough to surround Anthony Richardson with talent?

Unlike their AFC South rivals, the Colts haven't made any splashy additions around their QB this offseason. Here's what that means for Indy.

MAY 23

Knee issue downplayed Coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Pittman (knee) "should be fine" after he left the practice field early, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact Steichen said Pittman "just bumped knees" during 11-on-11 drills. The Colts have no incentive to rush Pittman, who's fresh off signing a three-year, $70 million extension, back on the field, so it's possible he misses more of OTAs. Still, the No. 1 wideout ought to have plenty of opportunities to build chemistry with second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson this offseason, as long as his knee injury is indeed only minor. Pittman managed a 109-1152-4 receiving line across 16 games last season despite substandard QB play, so having a healthy Richardson back under center should raise his fantasy ceiling.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Departs practice after collision Pittman (knee) departed Wednesday's practice early after appearing to injure his knee during a collision in 11-on-11 drills, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pittman was examined by trainers before limping off the field, and it seems safe to say that his on-field activities for Wednesday's session are over. It shouldn't be long until the Colts release an update about the No. 1 wideout's health, as he's entrenched as the focal point of the passing game after signing a three-year, $70 million contract earlier this offseason. In the meantime, Anthony Richardson will be able to focus on developing chemistry with Josh Downs, Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

2020 Draft Rewind: Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor A behind-the-scenes look at an exciting Colts second round at the 2020 NFL Draft.

APRIL 22 • COLTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr.: Offseason program media availability Michael Pittman Jr. meets with the media for the start of the Indianapolis Colts offseason workout program.

APRIL 16 • COLTS.COM

Does Colts’ investment in their own free agents show team is ready to break out?

Indianapolis has committed $170 million to WR Michael Pittman Jr. and other Colts this offseason. Is that a sign a breakout is coming?

MARCH 20

Welcome back, Michael Pittman Jr. Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press confer...

MARCH 14 • COLTS.COM

Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. Living 'Every Player's Dream' With New Deal Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is happy to call Indy home and Anthony Richardson his quarterback for the foreseeable f...

MARCH 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Colts want 'reliable' players around Anthony Richardson. Michael Pittman Jr. is already that, and could be more in 2024 and beyond The Colts will look to Michael Pittman Jr. as not only a focal point in their offense, but as a key presence in the development of quarterba...

MARCH 14 • COLTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr.: 2024 Free agency press conference Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing wit...

MARCH 13 • COLTS.COM

Michael Pittman Jr.: 2024 Free agent signing View photos of WR Michael PIttman Jr. who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

MARCH 13 • COLTS.COM

USC's Michael Pittman Jr. inks three-year extension with Indianapolis Colts Michael Pittman signs that all-important second contract, a sign of his NFL staying power.

MARCH 12 • USATODAY.COM