Colts Trade Pittman, Clear Cap Space for Pierce

0:00On March 9th, the Indianapolis Colts have traded wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a late-round pick swap. This move clears $24 million in calf space for Indy, which was strapped after handing allot Pierce a four-year extension worth. $29,500,000 a year, making him the ninth highest paid receiver in the league. Earlier this week, during the legal tampering period, the Colts locked in Pierce as their top option at the position. Pittman was carrying the fifth highest cap hit among receivers at $29 million for the upcoming season, leaving no room to keep both stars. Fans and analysts see this as a tough but necessary call for the Colts, who bet on the younger, more dynamic, Pierce with upside. Pittman, a second-round pick in 2020, spent six seasons in Indianapolis, racking up 5,254 receiving yards, 25 touchdowns, and 4-85 catches. That puts him fifth in franchise receptions, eighth in yards, and thirteenth in touchdowns,

1:02saw the numbers for a key leader known for his grit and toughness. Now with Pittsburgh, Pittman signed a three-year deal worth $59 million, setting him up for a fresh start while the Colts reshaped there. Receiver group around Pierce.