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Michael Pittman

3/4/2006

Pittman has reportedly agreed to restructure his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs' running back agreed to a three-year contract extension that frees up $700,000 in salary cap room for the Bucs this season. He would earn $675,000 in 2006 as a result and returns to backup starting running back Cadillac Williams this fall.

11/10/2005

Pittman continues to be bothered by the shoulder stinger that has plagued him the majority of the season, and he was held out of the Buccaneers' workout on Wednesday. The Bucs have listed the running back as questionable on this week's injury report, but they expect him to be available for backup duty in Sunday's matchup with the Washington Redskins, even if he doesn't get in much practice time over the next couple of days.

11/2/2005

Pittman was held out of practice on Wednesday, as the Buccaneers do not want his nagging shoulder injury to get any worse than it already is. The veteran running back has been playing through pain the majority of the season, and he currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Carolina Panthers. In seven games this year, Pittman has rushed for 257 yards and a touchdown on 45 carries and hauled in 18 passes for 171 yards and a score.

10/17/2005

Pittman shook off a sore shoulder to start Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins, filling in for rookie Carnell Williams, who was inactive with a foot and hamstring injuries. The Buccaneers' veteran running back more than held his own, rushing for 127 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. He also hauled in an 11-yard pass.

10/16/2005

ESPN is reporting that Carnell Williams will not be in the Tampa Bay backfield on Sunday against the Dolphins, and Pittman is expected to start in his place despite nursing a sore shoulder. He will face a tough Miami run defense. Pittman has 26 rushes for 125 yards and a 4.8 yards-per-carry average. He also has caught 16 passes for 157 yards and his only touchdown this season.

10/9/2005

Nursing a strained hamstring and sprained foot, rookie Carnell Williams has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now will turn to Pittman to fill the void in the backfield. Primarily in a backup role this season, the veteran running back has rushed for 79 yards on 13 carries, and hauled in nine passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.

10/3/2005

The Buccaneers kept Pittman very much involved in their offensive attack in Sunday's victory over the Detroit Lions. The veteran running back had six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, while also leading the team with 30 yards on five carries.

9/14/2005

Pittman, who lost his starting tailback job rookie Carnell Williams this season, saw action at both running back positions, tight end and wide receiver in Sunday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. However, the Buccaneers' veteran touched the ball only once, resulting in a dropped pass.

8/16/2005

Due to a hamstring injury, Pittman has been limited during the Buccaneers' practices recently. However, the ailment is considered minor, and the move to hold him out is precautionary. The running back plans to be ready for the start of the regular season.