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Colts' Pierce out weeks with aggravated heel
Indianapolis loses a top receiver to injury as the team struggles early in the season.
In brief
Indianapolis loses a top receiver to injury as the team struggles early in the season. Alec Pierce will miss several weeks after aggravating his heel injury, dealing another blow to the struggling Colts offense. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Pierce aggravates heel during loss
The Colts receiver re-injured his heel during Sunday night's 41-23 loss to Kansas City. He had surgery on the same heel in the offseason.
“Pierce aggravated his heel injury during Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs.”
Will attempt rehab instead of surgery
Pierce will try to recover without going under the knife again. If rehabilitation goes well, he could return midseason.
“Pierce will "attempt to rehab" the injury in lieu of surgery.”
Expected to miss several weeks
The timeline for Pierce's return is uncertain, but he's expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks at minimum.
“He is expected to miss "several weeks."”
Pierce signed big offseason deal
The receiver inked a four-year contract worth $28.5 million per year, below market value of $42 million annually.
Colts struggling without him
Indianapolis is 0-2 to start the season and now faces a nine-game losing streak. Pierce has caught just five passes for 72 yards in two games.
What matters most
Alec Pierce will miss several weeks after aggravating his heel injury, dealing another blow to the struggling Colts offense.
