INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 27: Michael Pittman #11 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass during the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
USC football alum Michael Pittman will miss time in his rookie season because of injury.
Michael Pittman’s hopes of leading all rookie receivers in yards in 2020 took a major hit this week.
The former USC football receiver developed compartment leg syndrome in his calf during the Colts 36-7 victory over the Jets and had to undergo surgery on Sunday night.