Michael Pittman Jr.’s Future with the Colts Hangs in the Balance—What’s Next Could Change Everything
And that’s why, as uncomfortable as it may be, cutting Michael Pittman Jr. remains the most likely outcome.
Trading
The idea of trading Michael Pittman Jr. sounds clean in theory. You get the same cap relief as a cut, you avoid turning an asset into nothing, and you recoup a pick. But once you walk through the actual mechanics, a trade quickly starts to fall apart.
The first issue is simple: Pittman’s contract number is out of alignment with his current market value. If his true value right now is in the $10–15 million per year range based on role and production, no team is lining up to absorb a $22–24 million cap hit for 2026. Even if a team likes him as a player, it’s hard to justify paying him like a top receiver when he’s no longer producing like one. That single gap between “what he’s worth” and “what he costs” is what kills most trade scenarios.
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