Trending Now - NFL Trade Rumors Heat Up: Colts' Pierce and Patriots' Targets
WHO:
Michael Pittman Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Kianna Pittman
Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts, Michael Pittman Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers, Ian Rapoport
Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, NFL, Ian Rapoport
WHAT:
Michael Pittman Jr. has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a late-round pick swap.
Pittman has had over 1,000 receiving yards in two seasons since entering the league in 2020.
Pittman tweeted that his wife, Kianna Pittman, had a dream months ago that he was wearing a Steelers jersey.
Alec Pierce re-signed with the Colts for four years and $116 million, with $84 million guaranteed and $60 million guaranteed at signing.
Pierce had his first 1,000-yard season in 2025, finishing with 1,003 receiving yards and a season-high of 47 catches.
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to trade wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The trade reportedly includes a late-round pick swap.
Pittman and the Steelers agreed to a new three-year contract worth up to $59 million.
Alec Pierce re-signed with the Colts for four years and $116 million.
Pittman led the Colts with 80 receptions and seven touchdown catches in the previous season.
Pittman was third on the team with 784 receiving yards last season.
Calvin Austin III was the Steelers' second-most productive wideout last season with 31 catches, 372 yards, and three touchdowns.
WHERE:
Indianapolis, Indiana (Colts), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Steelers)
WHEN:
The trade was reported on March 10th, 2026.
The NFL’s negotiating window began at noon on March 9th, 2026.
The NFL’s negotiating window began at noon on March 9th, 2026.
The trade and contract details were reported on March 10th, 2026.
WHY:
The Steelers needed to improve their receiving corps after releasing Stefon Diggs.
The Colts needed to manage their salary cap after re-signing Pierce, which influenced their decision to trade Pittman.
The Colts needed to pare payroll after re-signing Alec Pierce.
The Steelers needed receivers to improve their offensive lineup.
HOW:
The Steelers capitalized on the Colts' financial situation following the re-signing of Alec Pierce.
The Colts executed a trade to offload Pittman as part of their financial strategy following the high-value contract given to Pierce.
The Colts executed a trade to offload Pittman as part of their financial strategy.
The Steelers capitalized on the Colts' financial situation to acquire Pittman.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 17:16 UTC)
In a significant move today, Michael Pittman Jr. has been traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a late-round pick swap. Since entering the league in 2020, Pittman has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in two seasons, and he recently shared that his wife, Kianna, had a dream months ago about him wearing a Steelers jersey. This trade comes as the Steelers look to bolster their receiving corps after releasing Stefon Diggs, taking advantage of the Colts' financial situation following the re-signing of Alec Pierce.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:20 UTC)
In a significant move for the Indianapolis Colts, Alec Pierce has re-signed with the team for four years and $116 million, with $84 million guaranteed, after a standout season where he recorded over 1,000 receiving yards. This decision comes as the Colts look to manage their salary cap, leading them to trade Michael Pittman Jr. as part of their financial strategy. The NFL's negotiating window opened at noon on March 9, 2026, paving the way for these crucial roster changes.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 05:19 UTC)
In a significant move for both teams, the Indianapolis Colts have traded wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the deal reportedly including a late-round pick swap. Pittman, who led the Colts last season with 80 receptions and seven touchdowns, has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Steelers worth up to $59 million, while Alec Pierce has re-signed with the Colts for four years and $116 million. This trade comes as the Colts look to manage their payroll after re-signing Pierce, and the Steelers aim to bolster their receiving corps following a season where Calvin Austin III was their second-most productive wideout.