Bound for injured reserve
Pittman (foot) is being placed on injured reserve, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Pittman was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts after aggravating a foot injury in practice during Week 5 prep. The team has yet to announce the move, but once it's official, Pittman will be required to miss at least the next four games. With the Steelers on a bye for Week 9, that means the earliest that the veteran wide receiver will be eligible to return is Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15. Roman Wilson figures to step into the WR2 role behind DK Metcalf in Pittman's absence, and rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard should also be in the mix for more targets from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Michael Pittman Jr.
Officially placed on IR
The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
Rico Dowdle
Questionable for Week 5
Dowdle (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mike DeFabo reports.
Rico Dowdle
Remains limited in practice
Dowdle (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Rico Dowdle
Chance to return against Colts
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said prior to Thursday's practice that Dowdle's (toe) status for Sunday's game against the Colts is up in the air, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Aggravates foot injury
Pittman is expected to miss multiple weeks after aggravating his foot injury, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Thursday.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Manages limited practice Wednesday
Pittman (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Rico Dowdle
Officially limited Wednesday
Dowdle (toe) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Still dealing with foot issue
Pittman was spotted in the Pittsburgh locker room Wednesday using a one-legged scooter with his left foot propped up, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
Rico Dowdle
Not practicing Wednesday
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that Dowdle (toe) will remain in the rehab group for Wednesday's practice, but the running back is expected to do more on-field work later in the week, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Rico Dowdle
Progressing, could play Week 5
Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Dowdle (toe) had a positive workout Friday and is "making progress" in his recovery, but the Steelers aren't yet certain if he'll be available to play Week 5 versus the Colts, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.