Colts' Steichen updates injury status of Pierce and Ward

Following the Colts' training camp practice on August 16, head coach Shane Steichen provided updates on players Alec Pierce and Charvarius Ward. Ward remains sidelined due to a back injury and did not travel to New England for joint practices or a preseason game. Steichen confirmed that Ward is still experiencing pain. Meanwhile, Pierce has not returned to practice after undergoing ankle surgery, with plans for him to be ready by Week 1, though he will not participate in upcoming joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons. Rookie linebacker CJ Allen returned to practice after recovering from a hamstring injury.

• 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Colts' Steichen with brief injury updates on Alec Pierce, Charvarius Ward