© 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Pittman Jr. is the latest Colts receiver to go down with an injury. Pittman, the team's first selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, was a dominant presence in his final year at USC, amassing a team-high 101 receptions for 1,275 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior at USC in 2019, Pittman saw his numbers skyrocket. 8 wide receiver and No. 10 teams that make sense, Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus each team's biggest weakness, Rivers enjoys milestone day as Colts stomp Jets, Previously worked at Indianapolis Star, covering the Indiana Pacers for nine seasons, Also covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press. A four-star recruit, Pittman took his talents to the Trojans from Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian. -star recruit, Pittman took his talents to the Trojans from Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Oaks Christian. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts rookie receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is sidelined indefinitely after having unexpected surgery Sunday night to deal with compartment leg syndrome in his calf, coach Frank Reich said Monday. Michael Pittman Jr. may have fallen into the best landing spot for any WR in this class. 9 player in California for the 2016 recruiting class. It starts with taking care of his feet, Vikings' Alexander Mattison ready to step in for injured Dalvin Cook, How Le'Veon Bell ouster affects Jets' locker room and future cap, Biggest Week 6 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Baker Mayfield, Dalvin Cook, Cam Newton and more, Quiet playcalls, eating alone and more trash-talking: Here's what NFL game day feels like in 2020, 'A student of everything': What a 26-year-old Bill Belichick learned as a Broncos assistant, How Kyle Shanahan has kept the 49ers from falling apart, Rams' Sean McVay remains a football junkie even as he attempts to step back, Barnwell: Where could Le'Veon Bell land? Michael Pittman Jr. signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Monday evening. INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts rookie receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is sidelined indefinitely after having unexpected surgery Sunday night to deal with compartment leg syndrome in his calf, coach Frank Reich said Monday. He should be a productive plug-and-play talent at WR2 early in his career.". He was the 247Sports Composite's No. He lacks the speed and separation quickness teams covet from WR1 candidates, but he comes from NFL bloodlines and plays with a pro demeanor. "Big, smart and reliable, Pittman falls into the 'possession receiver' bin, but has top-notch ball skills that allow him to bully and best cornerbacks down the field," said Lance Zierlein, NFL.com analyst. Posted: 9/14/2020 2:02 am UTC. To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. "There's no question that this guy has some Reggie Wayne qualities," Irsay said. That transitioned them into becoming top athletes in high school.". Weather info Powered by Dark Sky. The Indianapolis Colts have signed rookie wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to a four-year contract. The USC product moves the Colts closer to having their full draft class signed. "He had the injury, whatever happens when you get that, but the symptoms don't crop up until later," Reich said. He was the 247Sports Composite's No. The Colts are going to be overly cautious with Pittman Jr.'s return because Reich mentioned that Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni suffered an infection after surgery when he also dealt with compartment leg syndrome. Pittman Jr., who was taken in the second round … "Improving release quickness against press will be an early focal point in an NFL camp, but his frame and physicality should create work space underneath even with close coverage. You'll get the best projections in the business! numberFire currently projects Pittman (WR56) to finish with the sixth-most fantasy points among wideouts in this rookie class, with 51.58 receptions for 673.34 yards and 4.17 touchdowns. Team owner Jim Irsay compared Pittman's potential to former Indianapolis wide receiver Reggie Wayne, a six-time Pro Bowl pick as a 14-year star with the team from 2001-14. I think our fans are gonna love him, and the thing about it is, you have to understand how excited everyone was — Coach (Frank) Reich, Chris Ballard, all the scouts — I mean everyone had Pittman as saying, 'That's the guy that makes the biggest impact for us.'". Stop stealing our stuff and ripping off our features, please. 9 player in California for the 2016 recruiting class. 7 to No. Michael Pittman Jr. signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Monday evening. 34 overall pick April 24, in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (toe) had an 'incident' with his toe in practice earlier this week, and the team appears to be willing to make him a game-time decision for Week 2 versus the Minnesota Vikings, according to Andrew Walker of the team's website. He returned to the game in the second half and finished with three catches for 26 yards. Not one or two games — every game. 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Pittman is an excellent deep-ball receiver (493 of those yards came on deep targets) who could see significant playing time right away on the Colts' thin depth chart. 59 overall prospect, No. "I was almost certain I was going to be a Colt today," Pittman said April 24, according to the Indianapolis Star. 34 overall pick in the draft, Pittman Jr. was the Colts’ first selection of the event. Michael Pittman Jr. signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Monday evening. "He is a big target with outstanding hands, runs well. For the Colts, the feeling was mutual. Ravens' Lamar Jackson appears more one-dimensional, Washington's QB situation: What's next for Allen, Smith and Haskins, Fixing Lions QB Matthew Stafford? "I just felt like we had a connection, felt like it was the right fit.". And, to be honest with you, I just think he just so much fits in the mold of a Colt on and off the field. "Later (Sunday) the symptoms started cropping up in a more severe nature and (Pittman Jr.) called the trainer, the trainer called the doctors, they met right away and determined you have to relieve the pressure.". Pittman is the son of former NFL running back. 8 wide receiver and No. Terms of the Colts' deal were not disclosed, but a four-year structure is likely, keeping him in Indianapolis through 2024. 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