Colts place WR Alec Pierce on injured reserve due to heel injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts have placed wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve as of September 26, 2026. This move allows Pierce to begin his recovery process while the Colts assess their options. The decision follows ongoing concerns regarding a heel issue that has limited his availability. The Colts will monitor his progress as they evaluate his potential timeline for return to the lineup.
- •Alec Pierce placed on injured reserve on September 26, 2026.
- •The move is due to a heel issue affecting his availability.
- •Pierce will attempt to rehab and return to the lineup.
- •Colts will monitor his recovery progress moving forward.
- 5:51 PMESPN — Colts officially place WR Pierce on IR with heel issue
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Colts news: Indianapolis elevates receiver after placing Alec Pierce on IR
"Facing the harsh reality of a 0-2 start, compounded by a complex heel injury timeline, the Indianapolis Colts received a stark warning from ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler regarding wide receiver Alec Pierce . A second opinion indicated that he could face a four-to-six-week absence, making week-to-week rehab progress vital given his previous pitch count […] The post Colts news: Indianapolis elevates receiver after placing Alec Pierce on IR appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Colts officially placed receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve on Saturday, starting the clock on a potential return as he attempts to rehab and rejoin the lineup.
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External links- ESPNSep 26, 2026, 5:51 PMColts officially place WR Pierce on IR with heel issue
The Colts officially placed receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve on Saturday, starting the clock on a potential return as he attempts to rehab and rejoin the lineup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 5:42 PMColts news: Indianapolis elevates receiver after placing Alec Pierce on IR
Facing the harsh reality of a 0-2 start, compounded by a complex heel injury timeline, the Indianapolis Colts received a stark warning from ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler regarding wide receiver Alec Pierce . A second opinion indicated that he could face a four-to-six-week absence, making week-to-week rehab progress vital given his previous pitch count […] The post Colts news: Indianapolis elevates receiver after placing Alec Pierce on IR appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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