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Colts Rule Alec Pierce Out for Week 2

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Alec Pierce Out

The Indianapolis Colts ruled receiver Alec Pierce out of Week 2 after a left heel injury.
Pierce left the game in the first quarter, slipping and unable to bear weight.
Coach Shane Steichen said X-rays were negative but the injury aggravated Pierce’s March heel surgery.
Sources report he will seek a second opinion and could miss several weeks, possibly returning midseason.

Summary

Colts Sign Slayton

The Colts signed veteran wideout Darius Slayton to address the deep-threat void left by Pierce.
Receiver Laquon Treadwell recorded two catches for 58 yards, including a 48-yard overtime reception.
Coach Shane Steichen said rookie Deion Burks may receive more downfield targets as options are evaluated.
Slayton’s career average of 15.0 yards per catch exceeds that of the Colts’ healthy veterans.

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Historical Context

In 2008, the Indianapolis Colts lost star receiver Reggie Wayne to a broken foot, forcing the team to rely on backups. Wayne missed three games, and the Colts' passing yards per game fell from 285 to 240, a significant 45-yard decline. Today, rookie Alec Pierce suffers a left-heel injury, prompting coach Shane Steichen to sign veteran Darius Slayton and elevate Laquon Treadwell. The recurring need for midseason depth highlights how injuries shape the Colts' roster strategy, affecting playoff odds and future contract negotiations.

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Alec Pierce Out

The Indianapolis Colts ruled receiver Alec Pierce out of Week 2 after a left heel injury.
Pierce left the game in the first quarter, slipping and unable to bear weight.
Coach Shane Steichen said X-rays were negative but the injury aggravated Pierce’s March heel surgery.
Sources report he will seek a second opinion and could miss several weeks, possibly returning midseason.

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