Colts activate Alec Pierce off PUP

Move avoids an automatic four-game absence

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

Colts are activating WR Alec Pierce off PUP today, as @mchappell51 reported. Pierce underwent ankle surgery in March and Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Alec Pierce will begin ramping up with hopes of playing in the regular-season opener. The wide receiver underwent left ankle and heel surgery in March.

Why it matters: Pierce missed offseason practices and training-camp team work during his rehabilitation. Indianapolis now has time to rebuild his workload before Week 1.

By the numbers: Pierce caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games in 2025. He led the NFL in yards per catch for the second consecutive season.

What to watch: His participation level in upcoming practices will clarify his readiness for the opener.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-27T14:24:44.684420+00:00

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