Colts will place Alec Pierce on injured reserve
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Key Points:
- Colts receiver Alec Pierce will miss at least the next four games after being placed on injured reserve due to an aggravated heel injury sustained in the recent game against the Chiefs.
- Pierce had previously undergone offseason surgery on the heel and will attempt to rehab the injury without immediate further surgery, though no definitive return timeline has been set.
- Head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that Pierce was medically cleared and felt ready to play before the injury occurred, indicating the team’s confidence in his initial recovery.
- Pierce signed a lucrative four-year, $114 million contract with the Colts in March and had a strong start to the season with notable receptions before exiting Sunday’s game.
- Last season, Pierce achieved his first 1,000-yard season and led the NFL in yards per reception for two consecutive years, highlighting his importance to the Colts’ offense.
