Steelers receiver Pittman hopes to return after bye week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 23:14 · Archive

Michael Pittman Jr. hopes to return from injured reserve after Pittsburgh's bye week, though no timeline has been set.

Michael Pittman Jr. hopes to return from injured reserve after the Pittsburgh Steelers' bye week, though no timeline has been confirmed. According to TribLIVE, the receiver said he has begun running again but is taking a slow progression back to the field.

Pittman initially suffered from plantar fasciitis but the injury has 'kind of morphed into something else', according to TribLIVE. He has missed five games this season because of the left foot injury, including the past four.

The 29-year-old was acquired by Pittsburgh in March as a top offseason addition on a three-year, $59 million extension. He has only seven receptions for 89 yards in three games this season. 'I'd like to get back sooner rather than later,' Pittman said, adding that he felt pressure to prove himself after arriving with high expectations. 'The most injuries I've had to deal with in my seven years. It definitely stinks to come to a new team and then be riddled by injuries.'

How it is being reported

• Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. hopes to return after bye weekMichael Pittman Jr. hopes to return from injured reserve after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ bye week, but the receiver said there’s no time frame in place for that yet.TribLIVE · 2 Nov, 22:04
• Steelers’ star wide receiver thought he’d be back by now, but a mysterious foot injury has changed everythingAfter playing through plantar fasciitis for two games, a foot injury morphed into something completely different, and now Michael Pittman Jr. is navigating uncharted waters in his recovery process.PennLive · 2 Nov, 19:58

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