Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce's return remains uncertain after surgery

Alec Pierce has not yet returned to Colts training camp after undergoing surgery in late March. Colts GM Chris Ballard initially anticipated a 1-2 week recovery time but provides no clear update on Pierce's status after more than a week. Head coach Shane Steichen acknowledges Pierce's positive progress in rehab but lacks a return timetable before an upcoming preseason game against the Patriots on Thursday. The team’s strategy may change significantly without Pierce, who is expected to take on a larger role following the trade of veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

• 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — It's almost 2 weeks since Colts said Alec Pierce would be back in 2 weeks, what's the latest?