Pittman attended Mira Mesa Senior High School San Diego, California, and graduated in 1993.
Pittman received two years of probation for pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery in January 1998,[4] and the Tucson Citizen reported that his draft stock fell due to the domestic violence incident.
On January 26, 2003, Pittman played in Super Bowl XXXVII and rushed for 124 yards on 29 carries in Tampa Bay's 48–21 victory over the Oakland Raiders.
On September 11, 2005, the website was praised by Greg Auman of the St. Petersburg Times as "the team's best player site".
[11] On May 27, 2008, Pittman was signed by the Denver Broncos and had wanted to change positions to fullback but stayed at running back.
In eight games (three starts) during the 2008 season, Pittman rushed 76 times for 320 yards and four touchdowns.
Pittman's eldest son, Michael Jr., plays wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.