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Colts face injuries to Alec Pierce, Ashton Dulin ahead of Chiefs game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:34 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Colts face injuries to Alec Pierce, Ashton Dulin ahead of Chiefs game

Summary

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce did not practice Thursday due to a heel injury as the team prepares for their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The Colts, who are 0-1 after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, are struggling with injuries to key players, including Pierce and receiver Ashton Dulin, who also sat out practice. Defensive lineman Grover Stewart missed practice for personal reasons, while rookie running back D.J. Giddens was marked as a DNP. The Colts' injury situation is critical with the Chiefs having won their opener convincingly.

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•Alec Pierce did not practice Thursday due to a heel injury.
•Ashton Dulin also missed practice with an unspecified injury.
•Colts coming off a Week 1 loss to the Ravens.
•Grover Stewart was absent from practice for personal reasons.
•D.J. Giddens was listed as a DNP on Thursday.

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1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Pierce Injury Update Joins 3 Other Colts With Bad News

What they're saying

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The Indianapolis Colts are not at a good spot in their schedule to be dealing with injuries to key contributors like Alec Pierce. The Colts are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football in Week 2, and so good health is paramount. Indy is already 0-1, coming off a 41-23 loss to […] The post Alec Pierce Injury Update Joins 3 Other Colts With Bad News appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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