Alec Pierce aggravated his troublesome heel issue Sunday night, and the Colts’ top wide receiver will miss time as a result. While Pierce is not planning to undergo another surgery, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport notes a few missed games — at the very least — are expected.
The now-high-priced pass catcher’s nonsurgical route will bring a weekslong absence, per Rapoport; a midseason return appears the best-case scenario. A second surgery should still be considered in play, Rapoport indicates. This is a tough blow to a Colts team that gave Pierce a four-year, $114MM deal in free agency.
More to come.