Colts Trade Pittman to Steelers, Both Teams Excited

On April 2nd, Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard just explained the tough call to trade wide receiver Michael Pimman Jr. to the opera second, Pittsburgh Steelers last month.

Speaking at the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix, he said it wasn't easy, but made sense for both sides after staying up front with Pittman the whole.

Time. Pittman himself has hyped about the move, saying Pittsburgh's gritty, smash-mouth style matches his game perfectly.

At 28 years old, he's ready to grind and fit right in with that tough mentality the Steelers crave. Ballard shipped him out for just a late-round pick swap, which looks like a bargain for Pittsburgh.

Pittman just wrapped a career-best season with 80 catches, 784 yards, and 7 touchdowns, building on 400. 85 grabs for 5,254 yards, and 25 scores since the Colts took him in the second round of the 20.

20 draft. Steelers GM O'Markhan confirmed they targeted Pittman after watching him since college, and talks with the Colts wrapped up fast.

Their coach raved about his size and versatility, able to line up at X, Z or F spots, and create mismatches by moving around.

Now both teams are buzzing with the fit, and Pittsburgh hopes Pittman turns that potential into big plays on the field.