Colts activate WR Alec Pierce from PUP list ahead of practice
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts activated wide receiver Alec Pierce from the physically unable to perform list on August 27, 2026. Pierce is set to practice for the first time this offseason after undergoing ankle surgery in March. His absence during training camp has been felt, as his deep-threat capability is crucial for the Colts' offense. The team signed Pierce to a four-year, $114 million contract in the spring, highlighting his value following the trade of Michael Pittman Jr. Pierce’s return is seen as a key development as the Colts prepare for the regular season.
- •Alec Pierce activated from PUP list on August 27, 2026.
- •Pierce missed training camp due to ankle surgery in March.
- •He signed a four-year, $114 million contract this spring.
- •Colts traded Michael Pittman Jr. to accommodate Pierce's contract.
- •Pierce is expected to practice ahead of the regular season.
- 3:50 PMESPN — Source: Colts activating No. 1 WR Pierce off PUP
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Colts remove Alec Pierce from active/physically unable to perform list
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Colts WR Alec Pierce activated from PUP list, set to practice for first time this offseason
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Colts activate Alec Pierce off PUP list
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Colts WR Alec Pierce coming off PUP, available to practice
"A month after he was placed on physically unable to perform list, Colts WR Alec Pierce was activated Thursday. He'll practice for the first time this offseason
"The Colts are activating wide receiver Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list, a source confirmed to ESPN.
"The Indianapolis Colts announced they've removed receiver Alec Pierce from the active/physically unable to perform list.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 3:50 PMSource: Colts activating No. 1 WR Pierce off PUP
The Colts are activating wide receiver Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list, a source confirmed to ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:39 PMColts remove Alec Pierce from active/physically unable to perform list
The Indianapolis Colts announced they've removed receiver Alec Pierce from the active/physically unable to perform list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:40 PMColts WR Alec Pierce activated from PUP list, set to practice for first time this offseason
A month after he was placed on physically unable to perform list, Colts WR Alec Pierce was activated Thursday. He'll practice for the first time this offseason
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:32 PMColts activate Alec Pierce off PUP list
The Colts are getting a key player back on the field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:31 PMReport: Colts WR Alec Pierce coming off PUP, available to practice
Colts WR Alec Pierce is reportedly coming off the PUP list on Thursday and is available to practice.
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