Colts coach updates Alec Pierce's recovery status as Keenan Allen signs

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Colts coach updates Alec Pierce's recovery status as Keenan Allen signs

Summary

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce remains on the physically unable to perform list, recovering from ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen clarified that the recent signing of veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen was not influenced by Pierce's recovery. Steichen noted that while Pierce is making progress, he will not participate in the upcoming joint practices with Atlanta. Colts general manager Chris Ballard still anticipates Pierce returning for the start of the regular season.

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Status Watch

•Alec Pierce is recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
•Keenan Allen signed to bolster the Colts' receiving options.
•Pierce remains on the physically unable to perform list.
•Coach Shane Steichen optimistic about Pierce's progress.
•Pierce expected to return for the start of the regular season.

Latest Updates

11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Colts coach Shane Steichen updates Alec Pierce's status after signing Keenan Allen

What they're saying

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Colts WR Alec Pierce has missed training camp recovering from offseason surgery to clean up his ankle but it did not influence signing of Keenan Allen
— Yahoo Sports

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