Colts receiver Alec Pierce stays on injured reserve with no return timetable
The gist
Colts coach Shane Steichen said receiver Alec Pierce is rehabbing his heel injury with no timetable for return.
Pierce's absence leaves the 2-6 Colts without their top deep threat.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2026Pierce re-signed with the Colts on a four-year, $114 million contract in free agency.
- Aug 2026Pierce was activated off the physically unable to perform list after spring heel surgery that caused him to miss offseason work and most of training camp.
- Sep 20, 2026Pierce aggravated his left heel injury in the Colts' Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Key terms
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- physically unable to perform list
- An NFL roster designation for players injured in football activities before training camp who cannot practice but may use team facilities.
Source: Wikipedia