Colts Injury Update
Indianapolis Colts Star Wide Receiver Alec Pierce Ruled Out With Heel Injury
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Key Points
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With Pierce sidelined, veteran wide receiver Laquon Treadwell took the majority of his snaps against Kansas City.
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Pierce’s breakout 2025 season included 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and a league-best 21.3 yards per reception; he averaged 22.3 yards per catch in 2024.
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The injury occurred while Pierce was running an out route against Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams, according to USA Today’s account of the play.
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Pierce did not practice Thursday because of a heel injury, suggesting the heel had already been an issue before his early exit against Kansas City.
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The Colts’ March ankle procedure was described as a cleanup procedure, and Pierce’s first practice after the extended summer absence came on Aug. 27.
Alec Pierce's breakthrough season with the Indianapolis Colts hit a sudden wall Sunday night. The wide receiver was ruled out of the game against Kansas City after suffering a left heel injury in the first quarter, forcing him to leave the field unable to bear weight on his left leg TSN.
Pierce, who signed a four-year $114 million contract this offseason, had already been dealing with heel soreness. He missed Thursday's practice due to the same injury before Sunday's early exit Pro Football Network. The 26-year-old's 2025 breakout season included 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and an NFL-best 21.3 yards per catch Pro Football Network.
How the Injury Happened
Pierce got hurt while running an out route against Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams, according to game footage and reporting. He immediately hopped off the field, unable to put any weight on his left foot Reuters. Medical staff examined him in the sideline tent before carting him to the locker room for X-rays to assess the damage TSN.
The Same Leg That Required Offseason Surgery
This injury compounds an ongoing problem with Pierce's left leg. He underwent an ankle cleanup procedure in March that delayed his return to practice until late August Pro Football Network. Now, just a few weeks into the regular season, the same leg is sidelined again, raising concerns about his ability to stay healthy Pro Football Network.
Treadwell Steps In as Pierce's Replacement
With Pierce out for the remainder of Sunday's game, veteran Laquon Treadwell took over the majority of his offensive snaps against Kansas City Pro Football Network. Before his exit, Pierce had caught just one pass for 11 yards—a dramatic drop from his four-reception, 61-yard performance in the season opener Pro Football Network.
A Stunning Fall From Peak Performance
Pierce's injury comes after an exceptional two-year stretch. He led the NFL in yards per reception in both 2024 and 2025, averaging 22.3 yards per catch last year Reuters. His 2025 campaign was shaping up as career-defining before Sunday's setback cut it short, threatening the momentum that earned him his massive contract Pro Football Network.
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