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The Indianapolis Colts still have no clear answer on when—or whether—wide receiver Alec Pierce will take the field again this season. Head coach Shane Steichen addressed the situation on Wednesday, telling reporters that Pierce remains in the rehabilitation phase and that no target date has been set for his comeback.
"We'll see," Steichen said, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. "Like I said last week, he's still in that rehab process, and I'm not going to put a timetable on return."
Pierce is working back from a re-aggravated left heel injury originally sustained in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The same heel required offseason surgery, adding another layer of concern to his recovery.
Without Pierce available to stretch defenses, the Colts' aerial attack has lacked a consistent vertical dimension. That challenge has grown more severe after Indianapolis traded away its two leading wide receivers, Keenan Allen and Josh Downs, leaving the passing game even more shorthanded.
Key Analysis
Pierce's value to the Colts is underscored by his production: over the past two seasons, he has led the NFL in yards per catch, and in 2025 he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. His importance was reflected in the four-year, $114 million contract he signed to remain in Indianapolis during free agency this offseason. Until he returns, the Colts will continue to search for answers in a passing game that has been stagnant without his field-stretching presence.
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