The Indianapolis Colts wanted to keep wide receiver Michael Pittman around for a long time, but that was in 2024. In fact, Indy wanted Pittman to be a long-term option so much that the team overpaid for him, and that has now led to him being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aren't the Steelers lucky?
The truth is that the Colts needed to make a decision on Pittman this offseason, and the answer was going to be negative either way. The team could either release the player and save $24 million against the cap or find a trade partner.