Colts' Pierce targets season opener after return from ankle surgery
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce returned to practice Thursday after being activated from the physically unable to perform list. He had offseason ankle surgery and is aiming to be ready for the team's Week 1 game.
Alec Pierce rejoined Colts practice on Thursday after the team activated him from the physically unable to perform list, following offseason ankle surgery. The third-year wideout now has roughly three weeks to ramp up before Indianapolis opens the regular season. Pierce’s return adds depth to a receiving group that also features Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs, though his availability for Week 1 remains contingent on how he responds to increased workload.
Pierce’s recovery timeline could shape the Colts’ early-season passing attack, as quarterback Anthony Richardson will need reliable targets. If Pierce is not fully ready, Indianapolis may lean more on other receivers or tight ends, potentially altering game plans. For fans, his return offers optimism, but setbacks are possible, meaning the team’s depth will be tested regardless of his final status.