# Colts' Pierce out weeks with aggravated heel

> Indianapolis loses a top receiver to injury as the team struggles early in the season.
- Title: Colts' Pierce out weeks with aggravated heel · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/alec-pierce-aggravated-heel-injury-will-miss-at-least-several-weeks
- Published: 2026-09-22T00:41:59.334+00:00
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- Topics: alec pierce, indianapolis colts, heel injury, nfl, injury recovery, afc south, wide receiver, 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.
## Key takeaway

Alec Pierce will miss several weeks after aggravating his heel injury, dealing another blow to the struggling Colts offense.