Colts Trade Pittman, Steelers Snag New Weapon

0:00On March 9, the Indianapolis Colt have traded wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for late-round draft picks. This deal ends a key chapter for the Colts, where the 29-year-old Pittman served as their top target in the passing game for years. Earlier this week, the Colt also resigned Alec Pierce to a four-year deal worth $116 million dollars after his breakout thousand yard season. Several pressures played a big role, as trading Pittman clears about $24 million dollars in cap space from his upcoming $29 million dollar hit. Fans and teammates in Indianapolis feel the sting of losing a tough, reliable leader who thrived on contested catches and set the tone for the offense. His production had slowed late last year amid quarterback changes, making the move bittersweet. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh wasted no time, agreeing to a three-year extension for Pittman at $59 million dollars. He joins forces with DK Metcalf to bolster their receiving corps after a ten and seven

1:04season that ended in the wildcard round. With Pierce locked in and Caproom freed up, the Colts eyeroster tweaks ahead, while the Steelers gear up for a deeper playoff run with their new weapon and toe.