{
  "id": 20055258,
  "title": "Michael Pittman Jr. says he feels healthy enough to return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/michael-pittman-jr-says-he-feels-healthy-enough-to-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michael-pittman-jr-says-feels-213000154.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers have not made any trades prior to the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, despite having a clear need at wide receiver. The team was interested in Tennessee's Calvin Ridley and Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr., but no trades materialized. One of the Steelers' highest-paid receivers, Michael Pittman Jr., appears to be close to returning from an injury that has kept him out since Week 4. Pittman Jr. suffered a plantar fasciitis injury, and he has been on the injured reserve list. However, he seems to be making progress, stating on Thursday that \"it feels good\" and that his condition is \"trending the right way.\" While Pittman Jr. will miss the upcoming game against Cincinnati, he feels healthy enough to return if given the opportunity. The Steelers signed Pittman Jr. in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in March, and he has made seven catches for 89 yards in just three games this season.",
  "summary": "The Steelers could soon be getting a boost to their receiver room.",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Pittman Jr. feels healthy enough to return.",
    "He suffered a plantar fasciitis injury since Week 4.",
    "Pittman Jr. signed with Steelers in March trade."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}