Steelers Michael Pittman Jr. visit WPSD

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Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. holds flag football clinic at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

By Triblive.com, Published on Oct. 6, 2026. Source

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. teamed up with Love Sign founder Alexis Kashar to host the Toyota NFL flag football clinic Tuesday afternoon at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood.

The seven-year NFL veteran helped conduct drills and work on skills, giving opportunities for students to connect through football and a celebration of a game that young deaf and hard of hearing athletes can participate on an equal playing field.

Pittman also held a flag football clinic in April ahead of the NFL Draft, when he worked with NFL Draft prospects Ty Simpson and Jordyn Tyson and U.S. women’s national team players Vanita Krouch and Isabella Geraci for a flag football training camp at Ellis School.

Pittman played for the Colts since 2020, compiling 485 receptions for 5,254 yards and 25 touchdown receptions during his tenure in Indianapolis.

The Steelers acquired the 6-foot-4 pass-catcher in March after he twice surpassed 1,000 receiving yards over his six prior NFL seasons. He has seven catches for 89 yards in three games this season for the Steelers (2-2).

Steelers’ Michael Pittman Jr. holds flag football clinic with Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

By Josh Taylor, CBS Pittsburgh. Published on October 6, 2026. Source

Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is still searching for his first touchdown after three games in black and gold, but he helped students at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf put themselves in position to score.

Pittman, partnering with Toyota and LOVE Sign, hosted a flag football clinic for the students on the Edgewood campus Tuesday, aiming to teach them the basics of the game and help them to build confidence through physical activity.

“The message here today is that deaf children belong,” said Alexis Kashar, an attorney and founder of LOVE Sign. “We have Toyota and NFL showing deaf kids they can play the sport just like anyone else.”

Pittman said football has provided him opportunities to give back to numerous communities, and his own personal experience with the game helped him overcome adversity in his younger years.

“I used to stutter and honestly, without sports, I probably wouldn’t be standing up here,” said Pittman, a second-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2020 NFL Draft. “So, just showing them that they can do the same thing, and that football is for everybody.”

Students were divided into groups by grade and ran drills with volunteer coaches and ASL interpreters. The coaches gave the students one primary rule: to have fun and give their best effort, no matter the outcome. And the students’ excitement was evident from the moment Pittman arrived.

“We did find out just yesterday that he was coming,” 15-year-old Bella Weber said. “But it was still very exciting. I love meeting new people.”

“I love to be able to communicate with my teammates and be able to work together,” said Roddy Mihoerck, age 12. “It always makes me feel good to have good teamwork.”

While Pittman and the coaches taught the campers how to throw, catch, and grab opposing players’ flags, Pittman learned some basic ASL phrases from them, like “clap,” “flag football,” “good job” and “love.”

Weber and Mihoerck said they both play multiple sports, but learning how to play flag football teaches them how to communicate with teammates and how to work together.

“Having an NFL player here is a very good idea, especially to support us,” Mihoerck said. “Maybe that means one of us will have a future as a flag football player. It could be me.”

Steelers receiver hosts flag football clinic at Western Pa. School for the Deaf

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Steelers WR Michael Pittman spent his day off hosting a youth flag football clinic for children at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

By Miracle Dimwesh, AthlonSports.com. Published on October 6, 2026. Source

Michael Pittman Jr. had a day away from football, but the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver still found a way to stay close to the game.

Pittman spent his day off hosting a youth flag football clinic at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, giving children an opportunity to learn from an NFL player and enjoy an afternoon around the sport.

The Steelers wideout’s appearance also produced a fun moment when he joked with one of the children about quarterbacks, referencing Tom Brady before adding, “or should I say Aaron Rodgers!”

The event offered Pittman a chance to connect with young athletes away from the pressure of an NFL game. For the children involved, having a professional receiver leading the clinic made the experience even more memorable.

Pittman’s impact in Pittsburgh has also extended to the field. Through four games, he has recorded seven receptions for 89 yards and zero touchdowns, giving the Steelers another dependable option in the passing game.

That production will become increasingly important as Pittsburgh navigates the remainder of the season. The Steelers entered Week 5 with a 2-2 record, putting them near the top of a competitive AFC North.

Pittman’s role goes beyond simply catching passes. His physical style and experience make him an important piece of the Steelers’ offense, particularly as the team works through injuries and prepares for a challenging stretch.

For now, though, Pittman showed another side of his leadership. His day off was spent helping children enjoy football, and that may prove just as meaningful as anything he does on the field.