Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce recently underwent surgery to address a nagging ankle injury and will be sidelined for the team's upcoming offseason workouts, General Manager Chris Ballard announced on Monday.
The surgery follows a season where Pierce reportedly played through persistent ankle pain for much of the year. According to Stephen Holder of ESPN, the decision to undergo the procedure now aims to resolve the long-standing issue and ensure the receiver is ready for the start of the 2026 campaign.
While Pierce will be unavailable for the on-field portions of the Colts' spring program, the team expects him to focus on rehabilitation over the coming months. Ballard confirmed the timeline during his Monday press availability, noting that the injury had been a factor the player managed throughout the previous schedule.
The loss of Pierce during the offseason is a significant development for the Indianapolis offense as they look to refine their passing game. The former second-round pick has been a key vertical threat for the franchise, and his recovery will be a primary storyline heading into training camp later this summer.
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