Colts Face Backlash as Alec Pierce's Injury Hurts Team Prospects

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Indianapolis Colts fans are reacting to Alec Pierce being placed on injured reserve.

Daily Mail Sports - Alec Pierce had a platelet-rich plasma treatment in January for a troublesome left ankle before opting for surgery in March.

colts.com - Running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Keenan Allen had veteran rest days and were limited participants in practice.

colts.com - Sauce Gardner (rib), guard Matt Goncalves (foot), and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (shoulder) were all full participants in practice.

colts.com - Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that the Colts plan to place wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve due to a heel injury.

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WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Colts are officially weaker at wide receiver as of Wednesday morning due to Alec Pierce's injury.

Heavy NFL - The Colts are considering signing three veteran playmakers in response to their current roster challenges.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts have begun the season 0-2, losing to the Baltimore Ravens 41-23 and suffering an overtime defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Heavy NFL - The Colts are considering signing three veteran playmakers in response to their current roster challenges.

Daily Mail Sports - Alec Pierce signed a $116 million contract before his heel injury.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts have allowed the most yards through two games of an NFL season in 50 years, although this claim has been disputed.

colts.com - Defensive end Micheal Clemons was placed on injured reserve with a toe injury sustained during the same game as Pierce's injury.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts have lost nine consecutive regular-season games.

Heavy NFL - Head coach Shane Steichen's team was previously on top of the NFL world with an 8-2 record at one point.

Heavy NFL - Alec Pierce will be out for an extended period of time, confirming expectations after his injury during Sunday Night Football.

Heavy NFL - Alec Pierce has been placed on injured reserve (IR) after suffering a heel injury.

Heavy NFL - Pierce left a game against the Chiefs on crutches and in a boot.

Heavy NFL - X-rays on Pierce's injury came back negative.

WHERE:

colts.com - Charvarius Ward Sr. was sidelined for practice due to a groin injury sustained in Kansas City.

colts.com - Cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. sustained a groin injury in Kansas City and was sidelined for practice.

Heavy NFL - The injury occurred during a game at Arrowhead Stadium.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Alec Pierce's injury occurred in Week 2 of the NFL season.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Alec Pierce's injury is part of a continuing trend of injuries affecting his career after signing a $116 million contract.

Daily Mail Sports - The surgery Pierce underwent in March was due to the ineffectiveness of the platelet-rich plasma treatment for his left ankle.

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Heavy NFL - The injury involves the same foot that Pierce had surgery on in March.

HOW:

colts.com - Ashton Dulin remains out of practice with an ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - The Colts are officially weaker at wide receiver following Pierce's placement on injured reserve.

Heavy NFL - Pierce underwent surgery on his heel area in the offseason.

Indianapolis Colts fans are expressing their disappointment after Alec Pierce was placed on injured reserve, leaving the team weaker at wide receiver. In response to this setback, the Colts are exploring the possibility of signing three veteran playmakers to bolster their roster. Pierce's injury adds to a troubling pattern in his career, which has been marred by injuries since he signed a $116 million contract.