Colts may start 2026 without key receiver Alec Pierce
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones could be without wide receiver Alec Pierce for Week 1 of the 2026 season. Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery and has not practiced during training camp, despite hopes for an early August return. Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicates Pierce will not return to practice on Tuesday but remains optimistic for later in the week. Given the lack of proven receiving options on the team, his return is crucial as the Colts prepare for the season opener.
- •Alec Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery.
- •Pierce's Week 1 status remains uncertain.
- •Colts head coach expects Pierce to practice later this week.
- •Daniel Jones had 3,101 passing yards and 19 touchdowns last season.
- •Colts lack proven receiving options during Pierce's recovery.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' Daniel Jones could be without one of his top targets to start 2026
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