NBA Trade Deadline: Pittman to Steelers
Michael Pittman Jr. has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers from the Indianapolis Colts—a move set to significantly impact fantasy football [https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/03/fantasy-football-impact-colts-trade-michael-pittman-to-steelers/, https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/572849/michael-pittman-jr-traded-to-steelers.php]. This could elevate the Steelers' passing game and change draft rankings for both teams. How will this affect the Steelers' offense and Pittman's fantasy value?
Pittman Jr. played six seasons with the Colts, amassing 485 receptions for 5,254 yards and 25 touchdowns. His most productive year was in 2023, with 109 receptions for 1,152 yards and four touchdowns. The Steelers traded a 2026 sixth-round pick for Pittman and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Colts. After the trade, Pittsburgh signed Pittman to a three-year, $59 million contract extension. In 2025, DK Metcalf led the Steelers with 850 receiving yards and six touchdowns. No other Steelers receiver exceeded 400 receiving yards. The Colts reportedly re-signed Alec Pierce to a four-year, $116 million extension, making Pittman expendable. In 2025, Pittman had 80 receptions for 784 yards and seven touchdowns.
