Steelers Rule Out WR Pittman Jr. for Week 2 Matchup vs. Patriots
Team downgrades receiver to out with a foot injury ahead of Sunday's game
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been ruled out for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots due to a foot injury, according to ESPN.
The team downgraded Pittman's status ahead of Sunday's contest, marking the latest in a series of absences for Pittsburgh's roster heading into the matchup.
ESPN reported that the Steelers "will be without another starter" for the game, though further details on the extent of Pittman's injury or his expected recovery timeline were not immediately available.
The Steelers have not indicated when Pittman is expected to return to the lineup.
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