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Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce unavailable for joint practices with Falcons

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce unavailable for joint practices with Falcons

Summary

Alec Pierce will not participate in joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons this week as he continues to recover from ankle surgery performed in late March. Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds reported the team is pleased with Pierce's rehab, who recently resumed individual drills. Despite his progress, Pierce remains on the physically unable to perform list and will not rejoin team activities for at least another week. The Colts face the Falcons in Indianapolis on Saturday for their second preseason game.

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Status Watch

•Alec Pierce recovering from ankle surgery, sidelined for joint practices.
•Colts optimistic about Pierce's rehab progress, yet no return this week.
•Team faces the Falcons in their second preseason game on Saturday.
•Other key players like Anthony Gould and Luke Tenuta also sidelined.
•DJ Giddens is dealing with a hamstring injury, affecting his roster position.

Latest Updates

1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Colts injury updates: Alec Pierce won't be back for Falcons joint practices

What they're saying

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Colts continue to say they’re pleased with the progress WR Alec Pierce has made in his rehab from late-March ankle surgery but don't expect him back this week
— Yahoo Sports

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