Alec Pierce is expected to play for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to be available for the team's regular season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the status on Monday after Pierce spent the last week practicing. The wideout had been sidelined throughout training camp while recovering from ankle surgery performed this offseason. His return coincides with teammates Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren also trending toward availability for the Week 1 contest. The Colts are preparing for the opener as quarterback Daniel Jones returns to action following an Achilles injury sustained last season. Pierce is projected to handle a significant share of targets for the Indianapolis offense.
- •Alec Pierce is expected to play in the Week 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens
- •Shane Steichen confirmed Pierce is expected to suit up after returning to practice
- •Pierce missed the majority of training camp following offseason ankle surgery
- •Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren are also expected to play for the Colts
- •The game marks the return of Daniel Jones from an Achilles injury
- 9:20 PMESPN NFL — Coach: Colts' Pierce 'should be good' for Week 1
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' Steichen provides Week 1 update on Alec Pierce's availability
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Pierce is expected to play for the Colts in Week 1
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Pierce set to play in opener
"Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce "should be good to go" for the team's season opener against the Ravens after having offseason ankle surgery, coach Shane Steichen said.
"Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been back at practice for a little over a week, but that's been enough time for the team to see what they needed from the wideout.
"HC Shane Steichen provided an update on Colts WR Alec Pierce's availability for Week 1 against Baltimore.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 7, 2026, 9:20 PMCoach: Colts' Pierce 'should be good' for Week 1
Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce "should be good to go" for the team's season opener against the Ravens after having offseason ankle surgery, coach Shane Steichen said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:11 PMColts' Steichen provides Week 1 update on Alec Pierce's availability
HC Shane Steichen provided an update on Colts WR Alec Pierce's availability for Week 1 against Baltimore.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:52 PMAlec Pierce is expected to play for the Colts in Week 1
Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been back at practice for a little over a week, but that's been enough time for the team to see what they needed from the wideout.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:48 PMAlec Pierce set to play in opener
Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to be available to play in regular season opener
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