Alec Pierce's return from PUP list remains uncertain for Colts
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is currently on the physically unable to perform list due to ankle surgery. Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen have provided no clarity on when Pierce might return. There is speculation that he will remain on the PUP list for at least one to two weeks. Pierce had a standout 2025 season but has yet to participate in training camp as he recovers. The Colts open their season against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13.
- •Alec Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery.
- •He is expected to spend 1-2 weeks on the PUP list.
- •Colts will play the Ravens on September 13.
- •Pierce had strong averages in the previous two seasons.
- •Steichen aims for a playoff breakthrough this season.
- 4:19 PMESPN — GM disputes Pierce reports: WR 'in good shape'
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Pierce injury update as Colts WR continues to remain sidelined
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Alec Pierce’s return from injury still a mystery after Colts GM’s update
"Alec Pierce remains sidelined after offseason left ankle surgery, and Colts still are not placing a firm timeline on the WR's return.
"When will Alec Pierce return? That's a question the Indianapolis Colts are struggling to answer as the WR deals with an ankle injury.
"The Colts have rolled without star wide receiver Alec Pierce in NFL Training Camp, which now includes this update via Chris Ballard.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 11, 2026, 4:19 PMGM disputes Pierce reports: WR 'in good shape'
Alec Pierce remains sidelined after offseason left ankle surgery, and Colts still are not placing a firm timeline on the WR's return.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:38 PMAlec Pierce injury update as Colts WR continues to remain sidelined
When will Alec Pierce return? That's a question the Indianapolis Colts are struggling to answer as the WR deals with an ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:24 AMAlec Pierce’s return from injury still a mystery after Colts GM’s update
The Colts have rolled without star wide receiver Alec Pierce in NFL Training Camp, which now includes this update via Chris Ballard.
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