Michael Pittman Jr.’s Future with the Colts Hangs in the Balance—What’s Next Could Change Everything
If the Colts decide after 2026 that it’s time to move on, they could structure the deal to allow a release that saves roughly $10 million in 2027. Pittman would still have collected around $24 million for 2026 alone, meaning he doesn’t walk away empty-handed. If he performs well, he remains under contract at cap numbers that are far more in line with his current market value. If he doesn’t, the Colts aren’t stuck.
That’s what makes this option intriguing.
It doesn’t commit the franchise long-term in an inflexible way. It reduces the 2026 cap hit enough to help fund extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. And it avoids turning a respected veteran into a dead cap casualty.
The downside, of course, is philosophical. You’re still allocating meaningful cap space to a receiver whose role has diminished within the offense. You’re betting on a rebound rather than a reset. And you’re pushing some money into future seasons instead of wiping the slate clean.
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