Colts Trade Pittman to Steelers for Cap Relief

0:00On March 10th, the Indianapolis Colts have traded wide receiver Michael Pittman to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the deal, Pittsburgh gets Pittman, plus a seven-round draft pick, while the Colts receive a six-round pick in return. This move helps the Colts clear, major salary cap room heading into the 2026 season. Pittman's contract was carrying a $29 million cap hit that year, even though his output last season totaled just 700. 73 receiving yards, good for 29th in the league. With teammate Alec Pierce already locked into a big new extension, Indianapolis simply couldn't afford to keep both high-priced receivers on the fist. Books. Meanwhile, the Steelers plan to sign Pittman to a three-year deal worth $59 million, which should ease his catburton for them going forward. Both teams gain flexibility now to build around their rosters, and his signals more shifts could be coming in the wide receiver market this off season.