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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Colts WR Alec Pierce will miss at least several weeks and "likely" land on IR for the heel he re-injured Sunday night against the Chiefs.

Colts HC Shane Steichen confirmed Monday that WR Alec Pierce re-injured the heel he had offseason surgery on in Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs. Pierce left the stadium in a walking boot and on crutches. Steichen said Pierce is getting a second opinion on this latest injury, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Pierce is considered "week to week." Don't be surprised if he lands on short-term IR.

Colts WR Alec Pierce left in the first quarter of Sunday night's game against the Chiefs with an injury to his left heel. The team has deemed him questionable to return.

Update: The team downgraded Pierce to out before the start of the second half.

Colts WR Keenan Allen is facing a minimum 3-game suspension for his DUI arrest in August, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. But the league could opt for a longer ban because Allen's blood alcohol content was so high. Schefter confirms, though, that the league will wait for the legal process to play out before issuing the suspension. It's unclear exactly when the case will be wrapped, but the next hearing is not scheduled until October 26. It seems like there's a good chance Allen's suspension doesn't come until 2027, but we'll keep you updated on the situation. Allen ran a route on 76% of pass plays in the opener, tying for the team lead with a 19.4% target share. His absence would boost the target projections for Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Tyler Warren.

Colts WR Alec Pierce will be on a snap count vs. the Ravens today, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. "I don't expect him to be a full-go," Garafolo says. "Hard to put an exact number on it, but I had someone tell me about 20-30 plays expected for Pierce." That'd be less than half of the Colts' offensive snaps, although most would likely come on passing plays. Still, Pierce would be a huge risk in Week 1 fantasy lineups.

Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was limited in practice all week but is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. Ravens. We’re not expecting Pierce to play a full slate of snaps after missing almost the entire offseason. He should be on fantasy benches this week.

Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He's on track to play vs. the Ravens this weekend, but it's unclear how big a role he's ready for after missing almost the entire offseason. Pierce shouldn't be in Week 1 fantasy lineups.

For the first time since signing a four-year, $114 million contract, Alec Pierce was a full participant at practice per Colts beat reporter Nathan Brown. This is the best sign yet that Pierce will be a full-go for Opening Week against the Ravens after offseason ankle surgery.

The Colts activated WR Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list Thursday. That move makes him officially available for practice just a couple days after HC Shane Steichen said they expected a return sometime this week.

Colts WR Alec Pierce is expected to return to practice this week, HC Shane Steichen said Tuesday. Pierce has been sidelined all offseason after undergoing surgery on his ankle and heel.

For a while now, the Colts have been rumored as a potential landing spot for veteran WR Keenan Allen. That finally came to fruition late Monday night, when the sides agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million according to multiple reports.

This whole Alec Pierce situation is getting annoying. Colts GM Chris Ballard addressed reporters late Wednesday and said previous reports about the WR getting a second platelet-rich plasma injection on his recovering ankle were innacurate. According to ESPN's Stephen Holder, Ballard said the January PRP injection -- before the surgery -- has been the only such treatment for Pierce.