Overview
- Pierce reinjured the surgically repaired left heel during Sunday’s Week 2 game, leaving on crutches and in a walking boot after hurting the leg on his 17th snap.
- NFL reporting says Pierce is likely to be placed on short-term injured reserve, which carries a minimum four-game absence while he attempts rehab rather than having immediate surgery.
- Indianapolis moved quickly to add veteran Darius Slayton to provide outside receiving depth and reunite him with quarterback Daniel Jones.
- Pierce’s loss removes the Colts’ primary deep threat after the team traded Michael Pittman Jr. this offseason and signed Pierce to a multi-year, high-value extension.
- Coaches continue to gather medical information and will decide whether rehab can deliver a midseason return or if surgery and a longer absence will be required, a choice that will shape game plans and roster moves.