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NFL·INJURY·September 19, 2026 01:07 PM ET

Steelers rule Michael Pittman Jr. out for Sunday's game

He was limited Friday, then missed open practice.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 191 min read
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The #Steelers have downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out for Sunday's game with a foot injury. Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Pittman was limited on Friday and was not on the field during the open portion of the next practice session before his status changed. The update removes him from Pittsburgh's available receiver group for Week 2.

Why it matters: A late-week downgrade at wide receiver reshapes the passing-game rotation and pushes more snaps to the rest of the room. Early-season availability swings matter because roles and target distribution are still settling.

What to watch: Watch Pittsburgh's inactive list ahead of kickoff and the club's first injury report next week for his practice status.

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