Overview
- The Colts activated wide receiver Alec Pierce off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, Aug. 27, and he is set to take the field in a limited, phased return to practice.
- Coaches expect Pierce to begin with individual drills and limited reps, making participation in the preseason finale unlikely while the team gauges his game readiness.
- Pierce had ankle and heel surgery in March after a January PRP injection failed to help, and the activation starts the final weeks of rehab before regular season play.
- Indianapolis’ decision carries roster and financial weight because Pierce signed a four‑year, $114 million deal this offseason and the team traded Michael Pittman Jr. in March.
- If Pierce is delayed, the Colts will lean on recent veteran signing Keenan Allen, slot receiver Josh Downs, and the run game, and his status should be watched closely in the two weeks before Week 1.