Alec Pierce Starts Camp on PUP List After Colts Decision

WHO:

FF Today - Alec Pierce is an Indianapolis Colts wide receiver expected to move into a larger role as the team’s No. 1 receiver.

FF Today - Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Pierce would “get ramped up during training camp.”

Heavy NFL - Shane Steichen is the Indianapolis Colts head coach; Pierce is described as a $116 million wide receiver.

WHAT:

colts.com - The Colts’ unofficial depth chart for Week 8 at Jacksonville was unchanged from Week 7.

colts.com - Alec Pierce (heel) and defensive end Micheal Clemons (toe), both eligible to come off injured reserve, were ruled out of practice for the week.

colts.com - The listed depth chart included Keenan Allen, Josh Downs and Laquon Treadwell at wide receiver; Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard at quarterback; and Jonathan Taylor, Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens at running back.

FF Today - The Colts placed Pierce on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to begin training camp.

FF Today - Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery.

FF Today - Pierce missed minicamp and was expected to miss a portion of training camp.

FF Today - The article says Pierce can be removed from the PUP list at any point during camp.

FF Today - Pierce is being paid like a No. 1 receiver, and the outlet expected his role in the offense to grow.

Heavy NFL - The headline says Steichen revealed a decision regarding Pierce after the Colts’ Week 7 loss; the article text provided does not specify the decision.

WHEN:

FF Today - Pierce’s ankle surgery took place in March; the stated recovery period was 4–6 months.

WHY:

FF Today - Pierce was placed on the PUP list while recovering from ankle surgery.

FF Today - FF Today said missing minicamp and part of training camp could lead to a slow start once the regular season begins.

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce, recovering from ankle surgery, was ruled out of practice for the week and remains on the physically unable to perform list. Coach Shane Steichen said Pierce would get ramped up during training camp, and he can be taken off the list during camp as the Colts expect his role to grow. The Colts’ unofficial depth chart for Week 8 at Jacksonville was unchanged from Week 7, with Pierce and defensive end Micheal Clemons both unavailable for practice.