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Report: Colts' Alec Pierce out several weeks; Darius Slayton reaches deal

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to be sidelined several weeks after aggravating a left heel injury in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network reported.

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Colts are facing an unwanted situation with Alec Pierce’s injury

The Indianapolis Colts have their backs against the wall amid an ugly start to their 2026 season, and the latest update on wide receiver Alec Pierce isn’t making the team feel better about their outlook.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Colts immediately reunites Daniel Jones with ex-Giants teammate after Alec Pierce’s injury setback

The Indianapolis Colts should not be happy with how the 2026 season has started. Indy is 0-2 to start the year and has a historically bad defense through just two weeks.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Colts signing Daniel Jones’ former teammate amid Alec Pierce injury

The Indianapolis Colts have found some veteran insurance amid the injury to Alec Pierce. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Colts were signing wide receiver Darius Slayton to a contract.

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Alec Pierce News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Grading the signing: Colts bring in proven veteran to bolster the pass-catching unit following injury to star WR Alec Pierce

The Indianapolis Colts fell to 0-2 after Monday night’s loss to Kansas City, but the bigger concern is the health of their wide receiver and what it means for a passing attack that already looked thin.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Colts sign old Daniel Jones favorite as Alec Pierce insurance

When Alec Pierce re-aggravated his heel injury in the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 2 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, it created a big question for Daniel Jones and company moving forward.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

A bad start to the 2026 season for the Indianapolis Colts just got even worse.

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Alec Pierce News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Colts WR Alec Pierce To Miss ‘Several’ Weeks With Heel Injury

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Colts WR Alec Pierce will attempt to rehab the heel injury he aggravated in Sunday’s game instead of undergoing surgery. Rapoport says Pierce will end up missing “several” weeks but he should be able to return midseason. Pierce worked his way back from a similar injury.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Alec Pierce News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21

Colts WR Alec Pierce Expected To Miss Several Weeks

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Colts WR Alec Pierce doesn’t look good in video after loss to Chiefs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce’s night was cut short by an injury during Sunday’s 33-30 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / September 20

Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) ruled out after early exit vs. Chiefs

The Indianapolis Colts' big-play receiver Alec Pierce will miss the rest of Sunday night's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a left heel injury.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Colts-Chiefs: Will Chris Jones, Alec Pierce Play?

The Kansas City Chiefs are at home Sunday night as they face the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 2 AFC matchup. Kansas City enters Sunday’s contest with a 1-0 record after defeating the Denver Broncos in Week 1 in dominant fashion.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Colts’ Alec Pierce downgrade on injury report is cause for concern before Chiefs game

The Indianapolis Colts have a new concern surrounding wide receiver Alec Pierce ahead of Sunday night’s matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 26-year-old was absent from Thursday’s practice after being a full participant Wednesday, with the Colts continuing to list him with a heel injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Colts’ Alec Pierce injury is nothing to worry about coming out of Week 1

Wide receiver Alec Pierce managed to start in Week 1 in the Indianapolis Colts’ 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, after bouncing back from a serious ankle and heel issue.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Is Alec Pierce Playing Today vs. Ravens?

Wide receiver Alec Pierce is back for Week 1 as the Indianapolis Colts open their 2026 season against the Baltimore Ravens today at Lucas Oil Stadium. He missed most of the offseason due to a left ankle issue from the previous season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 9

Colts' Alec Pierce Is Expected To Play Week 1, But Is He Ready?

The Indianapolis Colts are expecting wide receiver Alec Pierce to play in their regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, head coach Shane Steichen said to kick off Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Alec Pierce Will Give Ravens Secondary an Immediate Test

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is on track to play in Week 1 after spending much of the offseason recovering from ankle surgery. Head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce “should be good to go” against Baltimore after returning to practice late last month.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / September 7

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) ‘should be good’ for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is in line to play Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing most of the offseason due to ankle surgery.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 28

Colts' Alec Pierce makes return goal clear after promising news

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce took the biggest step toward possibly playing in the Colts' Week 1 home game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Sept.

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