Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts while letting running back Kenneth Gainwell go. Gainwell is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Steelers have found his replacement in Rico Dowdle.
Key Facts
- The Steelers traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts, exchanging late-round picks.
- Running back Kenneth Gainwell is leaving the Steelers to sign a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Kenneth Gainwell had 537 rushing yards and 486 receiving yards last season with the Steelers.
- The Steelers signed running back Rico Dowdle, who has achieved back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
- Rico Dowdle previously played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers.
- Dowdle will join Jaylen Warren in the Steelers’ backfield.
- Jaylen Warren had 958 rushing yards last season.
- DK Metcalf, who was acquired from Seattle, was the leading receiver for the Steelers last season with 850 yards.
