Steelers Lose Top Aaron Rodgers Weapon to Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face the Indianapolis Colts in their upcoming Week 5 game, but the team has received some unfortunate news regarding their top wide receiver. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been placed on short-term injured reserve. Pittman is expected to miss at least the next four weeks.

This injury comes after the receiver had a previous foot injury earlier this season, which caused him to miss the Steelers' Week 2 game against the New England Patriots. With Pittman sidelined, the Steelers will need to adjust their strategy for the upcoming match. The timing of this injury is particularly challenging for the Steelers, who currently have a 2-2 record and are third in the AFC North conference.

Pittman has made three appearances this season, recording seven receptions for 89 yards. Before joining the Steelers, Pittman had a strong season with the Indianapolis Colts last year, where he scored seven touchdowns, caught 80 receptions for 784 yards, and added seven more touchdowns.