Colts news: Indianapolis gets major Alec Pierce injury update amid SNF vs. Chiefs

The Indianapolis Colts received a crucial initial sigh of relief during Sunday night's Week 2 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Wide receiver Alec Pierce exited early in the contest with a left heel injury. The initial X-rays came back negative , according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Further medical evaluations and imaging are slated for Monday to determine the full extent of the damage.

The scare unfolded during a non-contact moment in the first half. Pierce pulled up awkwardly while running a route, hopped off the turf unable to put weight on his left leg, and was examined in the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. Prior to his exit, he logged one reception for 11 yards.

The concern is heightened because Pierce underwent an offseason procedure on the same left ankle and heel area earlier this year. That delayed his offseason participation. With Indianapolis preparing for a Week 3 AFC South matchup against Houston , the Colts will wait for Monday's tests to determine whether Pierce avoided a more significant soft-tissue issue.

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Pierce has developed into one of Indianapolis' most dangerous vertical threats. After consecutive 500-plus-yard seasons to begin his career, he broke through with 824 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024. He also averaged 22.3 yards per reception that year. Pierce followed that with a career-best 2025 campaign. He recorded 1,003 yards on 47 catches with six touchdowns and a 21.3-yard average. That production helped establish him as Indianapolis' primary perimeter threat. It also earned him a four-year, $114 million extension during the 2026 offseason. With Pierce potentially sidelined, Daniel Jones could lean more heavily on Josh Downs , Keenan Allen , and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine . For now, the Colts have avoided the worst-case scenario, but the bigger answer awaits Monday's medical testing.