Pittman re-aggravated his foot injury<\/a> this week and will be out for weeks, per Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy.<\/p>\n Sep 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) runs following a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n The Steelers’ wide receiver room consists of DK Metcalf and Ben Skowronek, Roman WIlson and rookies Germie Bernard<\/a> and Kaden Wetjen, meaning Smith should be the sixth option vs. the Colts. <\/p>\n Smith likely won’t get called upon vs. Indianapolis, but he’ll need to be ready if so. <\/p>\n What the Steelers Get in Brandon Smith<\/p>\n Smith signed a reserve\/future contract with the Steelers back on Jan. 15. They waived him on Aug. 30 and then re-signed him to the practice squad.<\/p>\n He has been a part of five different NFL teams after going undrafted in 2020: the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets and New England Patriots.<\/p>\n Jun 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Smith (87) participates in drills during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n Smith hasn’t made a catch, with just one offensive snap in his NFL career, so it would be a first if he does so against the Colts.<\/p>\n He played with the DC Defenders in the XFL, making 26 catches for 226 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons (2023 and 2024).<\/p>\n Smith also spent four seasons at Iowa (2017-20), making 91 catches for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns in 39 games.<\/p>\n Looking at the Steelers Other Roster Moves<\/p>\n This marks the second time the Steelers have signed Slaughter from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, as they did it for the Week 4 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh released Slaughter on Oct. 5, he cleared waivers on Oct. 6, and then they re-signed him to the practices squad on Oct. 7.<\/p>\n Aug 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Doneiko Slaughter (19) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Malik McClain (84) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n Slaughter has only featured on the Steelers’ punt returns, playing in all four games, so expect him to have a similar role on special teams vs. the Colts.<\/p>\n This marks the third time the Steelers elevated Nichols to the Active\/Inactive roster from the practice squad, doing so for the past two games.<\/p>\n Nichols has only appeared in three snaps the past two games, acting as Jaylen Warren’s backup, with fellow running back Rico Dowdle injured.<\/p>\n Dowdle is questionable against the Colts, but this may signal that he won’t play or will be limited.<\/p>\n The Steelers will also have to sign Nichols to the 53-man roster if they want to bring him back again, as he’s reached his limit of three elevations from the practice squad.<\/p>\n![\"Pittsburgh](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m4kqbez2ykde55p8tg.jpg\" "\\"Pittsburgh")
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