Indianapolis Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. clarified his comments about his involvement in the offense Wednesday, three days after he spoke out following the team's 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 7.
Michael Pittman Jr. wanted to clarify and clear the air over his post-game comments following the loss to the Browns last Sunday.
— Brett Bensley (@brettbensley) October 25, 2023
"I was a little dramatic when I said that." He added, "I love playing here. I love Indy." #Colts pic.twitter.com/K6OMli2wIP
(cont'd) hard for me sometimes. And when you lose, sometimes you lose your composure, you lose your head."
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) October 25, 2023
For context, Pittman voluntary came in the locker room specifically to clear this up with reporters, which he should get credit for. I don't anticipate any issues here.
The 2020 second-round pick turned heads on Sunday when he said after the defeat that the team "didn't target (him) today, for whatever reason" and "maybe I'm not a big part of the offense."
Pittman Jr. tied for a season-low five targets against Cleveland and had just two receptions. One of the catches went for a 75-yard score.
The performance against the Browns came one week after the 26-year-old had season bests in targets (14) and receiving yards (109), while matching his high mark in receptions (nine). The Week 6 target and reception totals were both tied for the third most of his career, while the 109 yards were the fourth most in his three-plus seasons.
Pittman Jr. leads the Colts in targets (65), catches (42) and receiving yards (489) through seven games and is tied for the team lead with a pair of touchdown receptions.
Per ESPN's Stephen Holder, the USC product is "known as a fiery competitor who often is involved in on-field confrontations with opponents."
Though Sunday's comments from Pittman Jr. weren't a good look, he owned up to his words and appears to put the issue to rest.
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