Michael Pittman Jr. enters the 2026 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after an offseason trade from the Colts that included a new three-year extension. In 2025 he posted career highs of 80 receptions and seven receiving touchdowns on 111 targets, though his yards per catch dipped to 9.8 amid a late-season quarterback change. Now slotted as the No. 2 wideout behind DK Metcalf in Mike McCarthy’s West Coast-style offense with Aaron Rodgers under center, Pittman projects for a steady underneath role that emphasizes possession catches and red-zone work over deep volume. Limited training-camp and preseason participation due to a hamstring issue has raised questions about early chemistry and snap counts, while competition from Metcalf, rookie Germie Bernard, and the tight end room could cap target share in a potentially run-leaning attack. Historical TD totals have never exceeded seven in a season, making integration into the new scheme and health the primary variables for his 2026 receiving touchdown output.