When Will Michael Pittman Jr. Return And Can He Make A Difference?

When will Michael Pittman Jr. return and what difference can he make?

Michael Pittman Jr. is eligible to return from the Reserve/Injured List this week, but when will he play again, and how will he perform? The Steelers’ major trade acquisition has been a non-factor this season, sidelined for most of it with a foot injury. In his own words, it has morphed over time, and conjecture suggests it will remain a lingering concern.

The Steelers opened the 21-day practice window for Derrick Harmon yesterday, but not for Pittman. At least in theory, that is not a good sign that the veteran wide receiver will play this weekend. He has already missed the past five weeks, including the bye week, and he…