Colts place WR Alec Pierce on injured reserve after reaggravating heel
The Colts say wide receiver Alec Pierce reaggravated a heel injury and is set to be placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four weeks while he rehabs. Pierce had surgery on the same heel in March and returned on a limited snap count for Weeks 1 and 2.
The Colts reported that wide receiver Alec Pierce reaggravated a heel injury in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, which will keep him out for a minimum of four weeks while he rehabs the heel.
Pierce underwent heel surgery in March and was eased back into action for the start of the season; he played 32 snaps in Week 1 at Baltimore and was on the field for 17 snaps before exiting in the first quarter of Week 2. Colts leaders noted his absence removes a high-end downfield threat as the team leans on players such as Josh Downs and newcomer Darius Slayton.
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