The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, and it appears they'll be down a wide receiver for this matchup. On Saturday, the club announced its decision to send Michael Pittman Jr. to the IR.

Reports indicate the 29-year-old will be out for at least the next four weeks with a foot injury, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Pittman reaggravated his plantar fasciitis injury in practice on Wednesday.

“The Steelers are placing WR Michael Pittman (foot) on short-term IR, per sources,” Fowler reported.

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