It’s been years since the Pittsburgh Steelers had a reliable WR2. A drought that now seems to be over, after the team acquired Michael Pittman Jr. for a late-round pick swap on Monday, and then signed him to a three-year contract.
Pittman is a tough, physical receiver, one who seems to be a good fit for the AFC North. And the Steelers in particular, according to former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long.
“Pittman, to me, is a stud. I just, I got so much respect for his game. He’s one of the most physical, just war-ready, wide receivers in the NFL.