2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$406+20.1%1W−65%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $1,157
AGE26May 2, 2000
EXP4 yrssince 2022
HEIGHT6'3"
inherits 3% of IND targets (28% vacated, his claim 12%)
Pierce was spotted without a cast on his left ankle/heel Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
It's a sign that Pierce is progressing in his recovery from a left heel injury that he aggravated during the Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs. The earliest he is eligible to return from injured reserve is Week 7 against the Vikings, and while Pierce opted for rehab and avoided surgery, Boyd believes that the fifth-year wide receiver is not close to a return. Josh Downs popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a hamstring injury, so Keenan Allen could be the Colts' top wide receiver for Sunday's AFC South showdown against the Titans.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen reiterated Monday that Pierce (heel) didn't undergo surgery on his left heel and is continuing to rehab the injury, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
With Pierce already on injured reserve, this update doesn't alter his short-term outlook. The unchanged status suggests Indianapolis still is in a wait-and-rehab phase as the wide receiver works back from the heel issue.
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Pierce (heel) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
A stint on IR requires a player to miss at least four games, but Pierce is expected to be sidelined for several weeks while rehabbing from a heel injury that he aggravated during the Colts' overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2. The good news for Pierce is that X-rays game back negative on the heel, but in his absence, the Colts will rely more heavily on Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton and Tyler Warren in the passing game. In a corresponding move, Anthony Gould was signed from the Colts' practice squad to the active roster.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Pierce (heel) will be placed on injured reserve and is without a timeline for a return, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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Pierce will try to rehab his injured left heel without surgery and is expected to miss several weeks before potentially returning around midseason if all goes well, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce "aggravated something in the heel he had surgery on" during Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs and is still being evaluated, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.
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Pierce (heel) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Chiefs, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Pierce is set for further tests on his left heel Monday, but X-rays returned negative after he exited Sunday's game against the Chiefs in the first half, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Pierce (heel) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
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Pierce (heel) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game at Kansas City.
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Pierce (heel) is practicing Friday after sitting out Thursday's session, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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Pierce (heel) didn't participate in practice Thursday.
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Pierce (hand/wrist) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce is "good right now" after banging up his wrist in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Pierce brought in four of six targets for 61 yards in the Colts' 41-23 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
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Pierce went to the locker room during Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens for X-rays on his left hand and wrist, which came back negative, Nathan Brown of the Indianapolis Star reports.
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Pierce (heel) is expected to play a decent amount of snaps Sunday against the Ravens, though it isn't expected to be his usual full allotment, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Pierce (heel) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's season opener against the Ravens.
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Pierce (heel) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
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Pierce was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a heel injury.
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Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce (ankle) "should be good to go" for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Coach Shane Steichen said Pierce (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Colts GM Chris Ballard said Tuesday the "hope" is Pierce (ankle) will play Week 1 against the Ravens.
Pierce was back on the practice field Tuesday, but it's unclear if he's truly been unleashed for full team drills as he makes his way back from offseason ankle surgery. He missed most of training camp and didn't see any preseason action, but the Colts are remaining optimistic their No. 1 receiver will be out there in 12 days against Baltimore. Indy has issues all over its offense, with Pierce, Josh Downs (calf) and Tyler Warren (groin) all dealing with ailments while Keenan Allen is 34 years old and just signed with the team two weeks ago.
Colts GM Chris Ballard said Tuesday the "hope" is Pierce (ankle) will play in Week 1 against the Ravens.
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Pierce was activated from the active/PUP list Thursday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Pierce has been sidelined by an ankle injury up to this point, but he's ready to join his teammates at practice. The 2022 second-round pick signed a four-year, $114 million contract in March, shortly before undergoing surgery for his ankle. It remains to be seen if Pierce can ramp up quickly enough to be ready for Week 1 against the Ravens.
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