Alec Pierce placed on PUP list ahead of Colts training camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been placed on the physically unable to perform list, missing the start of training camp due to ongoing ankle rehabilitation. After undergoing surgery in late March, Pierce was expected to follow a 4-6 month recovery timeline. While Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated that Pierce will eventually return, concerns may grow if his recovery extends toward six months, coinciding with the team's difficult early schedule against the Ravens, Chiefs, and Texans. The team plans a ramp-up period for Pierce upon clearance, emphasizing the need for practice repetitions to prepare for the regular season.

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