The Pittsburgh Steelers were dealing with a lot of concerning injuries heading into their Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, but the team just received a huge boost on offense, courtesy of an update from ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Several hours before kickoff, Schefter reported that Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who missed Week 2 with a foot injury and was deemed questionable for Week 3 after being limited in practice, is expected to play against the Bengals.
Steelers WR Michael Pittman, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Bengals. pic.twitter.com/I7q904nCOV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2026
Pittman, who spent the first six years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, looked terrific in his debut game with the Steelers
in Week 1, leading the team with 58 receiving yards.
His return couldn't have come at a better time, as Pittsburgh's offense was terrible in the blowout loss to the New England Patriots. Pittman should also help take the pressure off Metcalf, whose start to the 2026 season has been characterized by ugly drops and questionable play.
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