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Michael Pittman Jr. trade details: Colts send WR to Steelers following Alec Pierce signing

The Pittsburgh Steelers made their first big splash of the offseason, trading for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

After the Indianapolis Colts re-signed Alec Pierce on a huge, four-year, $116 million deal, the team wanted to shed salary by trading Pittman. They found a taker in the Steelers, who needed a second wide receiver to pair with DK Metcalf.

While this is a trade, Indianapolis isn't getting much back in return, as the Colts' main focus was for creating cap space. Pittman gives Pittsburgh a reliable option that will improve the offense next year.

Here's a look at the details.

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Michael Pittman trade details

Steelers get:

WR Michael Pittman

Late-round pick

Colts get:

Late-round pick

Pittman goes to Pittsburgh for a late-round pick swap, as the Colts largely wanted to clear cap space with this move. The Steelers take on the final year of Pittman's contract to add him to their receiving core.

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