MICHAEL PITTMAN JR. NEWS

Michael Pittman Jr.: Media availability, April 12 Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. meets with the media on day three of the 2023 offseason program.

APRIL 12, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Zak Keefer: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr, entering Year 3... - The Athletic Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr, entering Year 3, on contract talks — he'd be a FA next spring w/o a deal. "I think that happens naturally with...

APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What would it take to extend Colts stars Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr.?

Yes, the Colts need a quarterback, but they also need to extend their two best offensive skill players. Here's what it might take.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Michael Pittman Jr. on Coach Steichen Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. shares his thoughts on the new Colts head coach.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Should Colts Consider Trading Michael Pittman Jr. this Offseason? Should the Indianapolis Colts consider what other teams have done recently and trade their young star receiver heading into a contract year?

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Michael Pittman Jr. honors Emlen Tunnell as first Black member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. honors Emlen Tunnell as first Black member of Pro Football Hall of Fame.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • NFL.COM

Colts' Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr. eligible for extensions Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and WR Michael Pittman Jr. are eligible for contract extensions.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Touchdown grab to close out season Pittman secured three of five targets for 30 yards in the Colts' 32-31 loss to the Texans on Sunday. He also rushed once for no gain and recovered a fumble.

Impact Pittman was able to finish a solid third season by recording a touchdown grab for a second consecutive game on a one-yard catch late in the first quarter to open the scoring for the Colts. Pittman finished a campaign that was marred by a revolving door of mostly pedestrian quarterback play for the Colts just one reception short of 100, but he did cross the 900-yard threshold and also tallied four touchdowns. The 2020 second-round pick is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, and given his impressive body of work over the first three years of his career, it remains to be seen if he and the club talk contract extension this offseason.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Sam Ehlinger and Michael Pittman Jr. connect for 23-yard gain Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger and wide receiver Michael Pittman connect for a 23-yard gain.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Finds end zone in lopsided loss Pittman secured six of eight targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 38-10 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Pittman led the Colts in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yardage. The sure-handed receiver's six-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter served as the only touchdown of the day for Indianapolis, and his production on the day left him just four receptions short of the 100-catch mark for the season, as well as five yards shy of the 900-yard threshold. Pittman has just three touchdowns overall in 2022, so he'll look to improve on that tally in a Week 18 home matchup against the Texans.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to 39 yards by Chargers Pittman recorded four receptions on seven targets for 39 yards in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Pittman led the Colts with seven targets with Nick Foles under center, though he struggled to produce until late in the game. The majority of his production came with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard reception -- his only double-digit gain of the contest. Though Pittman has operated as the centerpiece of the Colts' passing attack, he has surpassed 70 receiving yards in only four of 15 games for the season.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 10 catches in OT loss Pittman caught 10 of 14 targets for 60 yards and rushed twice for 30 yards in Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Impact Pittman caught a lucky break in the second quarter, as the officials ruled that his forward progress was stopped at the end of a short catch, negating what would have been a fumble returned for a touchdown by the Vikings defense. He was the only Colts player to record more than two catches in a game that saw the team build up a 33-0 halftime lead, only to watch it slip away in the second half. Pittman remained the featured option through the air in overtime, contributing 24 yards on three catches, but the Colts ultimately punted on their only drive of OT before the Vikings won it with a field goal. Another boatload of short targets likely awaits Pittman in Week 16 against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check on SNF Pittman was held to 16 yards on two receptions (four targets) in Sunday's 54-19 blowout loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Pittman was unable to build off of last week's strong fantasy line, instead producing his worst point total of the 2022 campaign. Matt Ryan played exceptionally poorly against Dallas' vaunted pass rush, so it's tough to put any blame on the receivers in this blowout loss. The third-year wideout still owns a respectable 76/755/2 line through 12 games despite having subpar quarterback play for the majority of his tenure in Indianapolis. Pittman will look to rebound from this poor showing when the Colts take on the Vikings on Dec. 18 following the upcoming bye week.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pittman, Jr.: Colts vs. Steelers Postgame Wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. meets with the media following the Colts' 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Scores second TD of 2022 Pittman caught seven of 11 targets for 61 yards in Monday's 24-17 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Pittman's 16 receiving yards in the first half were enough for the team lead, as Matt Ryan mustered just 36 passing yards. The QB locked onto rookie tight end Jelani Woods (eight catches for 98 yards) for most of the second half but turned back to Pittman for a six-yard touchdown in the final minute of the third quarter. It was the wideout's first touchdown since Week 1. After the Steelers went back up 24-17, Pittman jump-started the Colts' last-gasp drive late in the fourth with a 28-yard catch, then picked up just enough to move the chains on 4th-and-three before the drive petered out on the next set of downs. He'll face Trevon Diggs and the Cowboys in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Boyd: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. just scored his... - The Athletic Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. just scored his first TD since Week 1 at Houston. Indianapolis leads 17-16 entering the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Strong showing in tough matchup Pittman caught six passes for 75 yards on seven targets against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Impact Pittman did a good job in a tough matchup, providing almost automatic returns despite facing difficult coverage from Philadelphia's standout boundary corners. Pittman is almost always a central piece of the Indianapolis game plan, and the same should prove true against Pittsburgh in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Michael Pittman Jr. leaps for 15-yard catch despite Gardner-Johnson's big hit-stick tackle Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. leaps for a 15-yard catch despite a big hit-stick tackle from Philadelphia Eagles defen...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Matt Ryan dots Michael Pittman Jr. on crossing route for 24-yard catch and run Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan dots wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on a crossing route for a 24-yard catch and run.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Seven grabs in Week 10 win Pittman caught seven of nine targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 25-20 win over the Raiders.

Impact With Matt Ryan back under center instead of Sam Ehlinger, the Colts' passing game showed a little more life, and Pittman caught at least seven passes for the fifth time in nine games. The third-year wideout is on pace to reach 100 receptions for the first time as well as deliver his second straight 1,000-yard campaign, but he faces a tough test in Week 11 against the Eagles' star-studded secondary.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor against New England Pittman recorded three receptions on six targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Sam Ehlinger mustered only 103 passing yards in the loss, severely limiting all of his receivers. Pittman still led the team with six targets, though nearly all of them came in short areas of the field, with his longest catch of the day going for just 10 yards. Pittman has only 10 receptions for 75 yards combined in two games since Ehlinger has taken over as the starting quarterback in Indianapolis.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Indianapolis Star Michael Pittman Jr. on his last-second drop against the Commanders: 'Maybe things around here would be different today if I make that catch.'

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Sam Ehlinger provides hope amid Colts' QB carousel: AFC South analysis

Is Sam Ehlinger the Colts QB of the future? And what's up with Indianapolis firing its OC and trading explosive RB Nyheim Hines?

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Earns nine targets Pittman recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Even with Sam Ehlinger under center, Pittman commanded nine targets, with the next closest Colt seeing only five. However, he still lacked big-play ability, as his longest catch of the day went for 16 yards, and only one of his six other receptions went for double-digit yards. Pittman should continue to see plenty of volume, but he now has fewer than 60 yards in four of his last five games.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian performance in loss Pittman recorded six receptions on nine targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 19-10 loss to the Titans.

Impact Coming off of a 16-target performance, Pittman remained heavily involved in the Colts' offense but was outshined by Parris Campbell. He was also held under 60 yards for the third time in six games this season, as only two of his catches went for double-digit yards. Pittman has become very reliant on volume, as his two 100-yard tallies came in games when he had 13 and 16 targets, respectively. That may say more about the Colts' offense than Pittman, but it still isn't particularly positive for his outlook moving forward.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE