Colts Hope Alec Pierce Returns to Practice

The Indianapolis Colts expect Alec Pierce to return to practice soon as he recovers from ankle surgery, with head coach Shane Steichen saying Pierce is in a good spot and a potential return to practice could come this week. Pierce remains on the physically unable to perform list as he works back from the ankle/heel procedure done in late March, a rehab path that has kept him out of offseason activities and much of camp. Team updates over multiple outlets indicate a cautious but hopeful timeline, including the possibility of removing him from PUP before rosters are set, which would allow him to practice and potentially play in Week 1. The Colts have emphasized that Pierce’s return is important for a thin wide receiver group, particularly with Michael Pittman traded away and other depth options limited. In addition to his health, Indianapolis has mapped a plan for preseason and early-season snaps, including reduced practice time and evaluating his participation ahead of the season opener. The evolving situation is complicated by the late contract signing for Pierce and the ongoing rehab, but the prevailing message is optimism about a return to action in the near term.