Colts Activate WR Michael Pittman Jr. Off IR; Waive WR Daurice Fountain

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that the team has activated wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off of injured reserve and waived fellow wideout Daurice Fountain Jr. in a corresponding move on their 53-man active roster.

Pittman Jr. has been out of action since Week 3, when the rookie wide receiver suffered a rare compartment leg syndrome injury in his calf and was declared out indefinitely following surgery shortly thereafter.

He has 9 receptions for 73 receiving yards (8.1 ypr. avg.) and 0 touchdown receptions during 3 games (1 start) on the season for the Colts.

At a listed 6’4”, 223 pounds, the Colts’ receiving corps has missed the big bodied rookie’s size as a possession target, downfield weapon, and in the red zone. He’s also a key physical run blocker along the perimeter. His return should be a big addition to the Colts offense.

Meanwhile, Fountain is a 2018 5th round pick of the Colts, who overcame a serious season-ending ankle injury in the team’s 2019 training camp, to be promoted to the team’s 53-man roster this season. He had 2 receptions for 23 receiving yards (11.5 ypr. avg.) in 4 games, as well as played a role on the Colts special teams units.

Fountain should be a key candidate to be re-signed to the Colts practice squad, assuming he ultimately clears league waivers.