Colts plan to place WR Alec Pierce on IR; Charvarius Ward Sr. did not practice Sept. 23
Head coach Shane Steichen said on 2026-09-23 the Colts planned to place wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve for a heel injury sustained on 2026-09-20; defensive end Micheal Clemons was placed on IR on 2026-09-22. Cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. was a nonparticipant in the 2026-09-23 practice with a groin injury.
On 2026-09-23, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said the team planned to place wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve because of a heel injury sustained on 2026-09-20. Defensive end Micheal Clemons was placed on IR on 2026-09-22 with a toe injury stemming from the same Sunday game.
The club’s 2026-09-23 practice report listed cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. as a nonparticipant with a groin injury. Ashton Dulin remained out with an ankle injury. Sauce Gardner (rib), guard Matt Goncalves (foot) and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (shoulder) were full participants; Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen were limited after veteran rest days.
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