Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks after worsening a heel injury during Sunday night’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Key takeaways
- Pierce aggravated a heel issue that previously required surgery.
- The injury occurred in Indianapolis’ Sunday night defeat against Kansas City.
- The Colts wideout is likely to be placed on injured reserve.
- Pierce plans to pursue rehabilitation rather than undergo another operation at this stage.
- A midseason return remains the expected outcome if his recovery progresses without setbacks.
Colts facing extended absence at receiver
The heel setback will keep Pierce out for an extended stretch, dealing Indianapolis a loss in its receiving group after the former second-round pick was hurt against the Chiefs.
Indianapolis is expected to consider an injured reserve designation for Pierce, which would require him to miss at least four games. The move would give the Colts roster flexibility while he works through the rehabilitation process.
Rehab is the preferred route
Pierce has elected to try to recover without another surgical procedure. An operation has not been completely ruled out, but it is not the current plan.
If the non-surgical approach is successful, Pierce could return around the middle of the season. His timetable will depend on how the surgically repaired heel responds during rehab and whether he can avoid further complications.
