Colts Trade Pittman, Rely on Pierce, Downs

On April 4th, Indianapolis Colts shook up their roster by trading star-wide receiver Michael

Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL offseason.

The move clear space ahead of the 2026 draft and the team feels good about their current

group.

They resign Ali Pierce in free agency and are banking on him alongside Josh Downs and

Tideon Tyler Warren.

Downsaw fewer catches last year in 2025, but the front office believes this court can step

up now.

Michael manager Chris Baller made it clear the trade means more targets for Downs and

Pierce, handing them a real shot at bigger roles.

It's a strong signal of trust in the receiver room after Pittman's exit.

Looking ahead, the Colts have their eyes on the draft, especially Indiana's Elijah

Sarat at 6 foot 2 and 210 pounds, a solid build.

Like a slimmer Pittman, with a deep class of receivers coming up, they're poised to add

talent.

All this sets the stage for Pierce and Downs to click with quarterback Daniel Jones

back under center, potentially turning the Colts passing game into something special.

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