ESPN Proposes Colts Trade Michael Pittman Jr. to Panthers Amid Cap Concerns

ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests the Indianapolis Colts trade WR Michael Pittman Jr. and a 2026 7th-round pick to the Panthers for WR Xavier Legette and a 2026 5th-round pick. Pittman, due $22 million (non-guaranteed) in the final year of his deal, saw production decline to 784 yards and 7 TDs on 80 receptions in 2025. With a projected $29 million cap hit and teammate Alec Pierce emerging as the leading wideout, the Colts may move Pittman to save cap space and address other re-signings.