What happened: Alec Pierce can participate in practice immediately. He returned to the field Thursday, beginning his preseason ramp-up.
Why it matters: Pierce has more than two weeks to work toward the regular-season opener. Coaches now have a practice window to evaluate his Week 1 readiness.
By the numbers: Pierce spent 31 days on active/PUP, from July 27 through Aug. 27.
What to watch: His workload and continued practice participation will be the next markers before Week 1.