Alec Pierce Nearing Return After March Ankle Surgery

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce remains on the PUP list to start training camp following March ankle surgery. While GM Chris Ballard initially cast doubt on his availability for the season opener due to a 4-to-6-month recovery timeline, recent updates are more optimistic, suggesting Pierce is roughly a week away from returning to practice. The team is monitoring his progress closely after signing him to a 4-year, $114 million contract this offseason.