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Now the deck has been cleared for him to take on a larger role with Michael Pittman traded and Alec Pierce currently recovering from ankle surgery.

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Pittman traded; clears role path for Josh Downs.

Pittman has been traded away, which clears the path for Josh Downs to take on a larger role in the Colts offense; his departure removes target competition for Downs.

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Pittman Jr. added to Steelers passing game alongside Wilson and others.

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Steelers WRs DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr both have injuries, per Aaron Rodgers.

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Aaron Rodgers said that DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr have injuries.

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Tyler Warren on year 2 with Indy: “With Pittman gone, he was a huge part of our offense, so there’s a lot of opportunity for everybody to get more ro...

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Pittman's ankle surgery threatens expected role expansion after Indy contract extension.

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Pittman Jr. joins improved Steelers receiver room with Rodgers.

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