Colts place Alec Pierce on PUP to open training camp

He scored six touchdowns on 47 catches in 2025.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

Alec Pierce, who is moving into a much larger role as Indy's #1 WR, was placed on the PUP list to start camp by the #col Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery performed in March after playing through pain last season. His recovery window was set at four to six months.

Why it matters: The absence delays his first camp work as Indianapolis' No. 1 receiver. Active/PUP permits a preseason return, but a move to Reserve/PUP after the roster cut would require at least a four-game absence.

By the numbers: A late-March procedure and four-to-six-month recovery window put the estimated range from late July to late September.

What to watch: The Colts can activate Pierce from Active/PUP at any point during the preseason. His status before the Aug. 30 roster cut will determine whether he carries an absence into the regular season.

Sources

@JamesPalmerTV 2026-07-28T03:58:58.316853+00:00

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