# Michael Pittman Jr. foot injury

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michael-pittman-jr-foot-injury
> Updated: 2026-09-27T11:37:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been sidelined by a foot injury. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted that this ailment is distinct from an injury Pittman sustained during training camp and the preseason.

After missing the Week 2 game against the New England Patriots, Pittman Jr. was scheduled for evaluation to determine his availability for subsequent games. Despite being limited in practice, he is expected to return to the lineup for the Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, providing a boost to an offense led by Aaron Rodgers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Michael Pittman Jr. expected to return for Steelers vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is expected to return for the Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals after missing the previous matchup with a foot injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-pittman-jr-expected-to-return-for-steelers-vs-bengals

### 2026-09-21: Michael Pittman Jr. faces new foot injury, Steelers coach says

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is dealing with a new foot injury, leaving his availability for Week 3 uncertain following the team's recent loss.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-pittman-jr-faces-new-foot-injury-steelers-coach-says

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