Colts extend Alec Pierce as he recovers from ankle surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have signed wide receiver Alec Pierce to a four-year, $114 million contract. Pierce, coming off a breakout season with 1,003 receiving yards, is currently rehabbing from surgery on an ankle injury that limited his participation at training camp. His recovery timeline could see him ready for the start of the regular season. Colts wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne emphasized the importance of Pierce being at full health for the team's success.
- •Alec Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million deal with the Colts
- •Pierce had 1,003 receiving yards last season
- •He is recovering from recent ankle surgery
- •Pierce's absence limits his participation in training camp
- •Colts hope for his return early in the regular season
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s Getting on My Nerves’ — Colts Legend Jokes About Alec Pierce’s Repeated Injuries After Signing $114M Extension
"It has been a busy offseason for the Indianapolis Colts so far. Choosing to move forward with Daniel Jones as their quarterback of the foreseeable future, they had to build the rest of the roster around him perfectly.
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