Fittipaldo Predicts Michael Pittman Jr.’s Timeline For Return

With the absence of a move at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Steelers are counting on Michael Pittman Jr. to return from IR and make an impact for them down the stretch of this season. While HC Mike McCarthy said he’s close to returning, and he’s technically already eligible, the signs haven’t pointed to a Week 10 activation.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo predicted a more realistic timeline for his return.

“Do I think it’s going to happen this week? No, I don’t,” Fittipaldo said Wednesday on 93.7 The Fan’s Morning Show. “He hasn’t even been among the guys who have been rehabbing during practice. But there’s a little bit better feeling about him maybe for the Eagles game. But I…