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Colts WR Pierce Out with Heel Injury
21 Sep
Summary
- Alec Pierce sustained a heel injury late in the first quarter.
- Pierce was unable to put weight on his left leg.
- He led the league in yards per reception for two years.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs after sustaining a heel injury. The injury occurred late in the first quarter as Pierce made a cut on a route, causing him to lose his footing and experience immediate pain.
Pierce was unable to put any weight on his left leg as he was helped into the medical tent. After examination, he was taken to the locker room for X-rays. This injury is particularly concerning given Pierce's offseason left ankle surgery, which impacted his availability early in the season.
Pierce, a significant big-play threat who led the league in yards per reception for the past two seasons, caught one pass for 11 yards before his departure. In his absence, Josh Downs and Keenan Allen are expected to see increased targets, and tight end Tyler Warren may also become a larger part of the Colts' offensive strategy.
