Officially placed on IR
The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
With the expected move now official, Pittman will be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15 the earliest that the veteran wide receiver can return. Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard are both in line for more offensive snaps for as long as Pittman is sidelined.
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Michael Pittman Jr.
Bound for injured reserve
Pittman (foot) is being placed on injured reserve, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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.