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Colts | Alec Pierce out of cast but 'not close to a return' from IR Wed Oct 14, 08:48 PM
Colts WR Alec Pierce was seen in the locker room on Wednesday no longer wearing a cast on his left ankle/heel, a sign of progress in his recovery. However, he did not appear to be close to a return. The earliest Pierce could come back from injured reserve is Week 7 at Minnesota.
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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was limited at practice on Wednesday with a rest designation ahead of Sunday's Week 6 game against the Titans.
| Footballguys view: Nothing to see here people. The limited session appeared to be a veteran rest day. |
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Colts QB Daniel Jones (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
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Colts WR Josh Downs was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to rest as well as a hamstring injury. Indianapolis hosts the Titans on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Rest and a hamstring....could just be his hamstring needed some rest. No matter the largest reasoning for his limitation, Downs needs to practice in full on Thursday or Friday for us to feel good recommending him as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. Stay tuned. |
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Colts WR Keenan Allen was not practicing on Wednesday. No reason was given for his absence. Allen was listed as questionable with a groin injury for last Sunday's game against the Steelers after a full practice on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a seasoned veteran, so this could be a rest day. He did not play his normal amount of snaps last week in his first week back from a groin injury. However, Allen caught 5-of-9 targets for 45 yards in the Week 5 loss to the Steelers. We like Allen as a WR3/flex play in Week 6. |
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Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren ran 1 time for 1 yard and a touchdown and also caught 7 passes for 83 yards on 9 targets in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 9.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.9.
| Footballguys view: Warren was clearly the #1 target for Daniel Jones in this game, and the team turned to him as a goal line ballcarrier on a tough afternoon for Jonathan Taylor. He is being used more as a downfield receiver and should be moving up the fantasy tight end ranks ahead of a matchup with the bottom-dwelling Titans. |
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Steelers. Allen was listed as questionable after logging a full practice on Friday.
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Colts WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Ashton Dulin did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Dulin quietly tied Laquon Treadwell for the team lead in targets last week. But Keenan Allen could return this week. Allen, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren would likely be the top pass-catchers. Even if Dulin is active, he's only on the radar in extremely deep leagues. |
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Colts WR Darius Slayton (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Darius Slayton was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Nearly the entire Colts receiver room is banged up right now. Slayton's role as a downfield burner will hopefully help fill the gap left by Alec Pierce's absence. But expect him to run a lot of clearout routes and not draw many targets when active. It would be a huge surprise if Slayton found fantasy relevance in Indianapolis this year. |
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Allen was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Allen missed last week's game, and Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin led the team in targets. The Colts are desperate for receiver help, and a 34-year-old Keenan Allen dealing with a groin injury might be their best short-term option. It's hard to trust anything in this passing offense, especially with a tough matchup against the Steelers. Even if he is active, Allen is a desperation flex. |
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is undecided for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday. Allen missed the Week 4 game with the groin injury and was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (rest, groin) was a limited participant in practice again on Thursday. Allen missed the Week 4 game in London with the groin injury. WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) remained out of practice for a second straight day ahead of Sunday's game at the Steelers.
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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (not injury related) was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Allen's groin injury kept him out of Week 4. It seems like he's trending towards playing against the Steelers in Week 5. We like the veteran receiver as a 'what the heck' flex, but only in super deep PPR formats this week. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs caught 3 passes for 16 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 13.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
| Footballguys view: This was an immensely disappointing game for Downs to post against a pass defense that had allowed 11 touchdowns in the first three games. Daniel Jones was uneven to start this game, and Jonathan Taylor did most of the damage for the offense. Don't drop Downs with Keenan Allen ailing, but we might have to wait for a good game on our bench before starting him. The Colts travel to Pittsburgh next week. |
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The Colts will be without three of their top wide receivers, WRs Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton and Alec Pierce, for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Allen (groin) was downgraded to out on Saturday, and Pierce is on injured reserve. No reason was given for Slayton's absence.
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Commanders. Allen did not practice Friday and had been listed as questionable. WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the game.
| Footballguys view: Allen caught 6-of-9 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Indianapolis' Week 3 win over the Texans. He was downgraded on Saturday, and his groin injury needs a bit more time to heal. Without Allen, the Colts can turn to Josh Downs and Tyler Warren more in the passing game. |
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Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Allen was limited on Wednesday and Thursday, so this isn't great news. A Friday DNP could just be preferential treatment for an aging vet or a sign of a more serious injury than initially anticipated. Allen got out of the gates quickly the last two seasons before cooling off. Now 34 years old and with a lengthy list of major injuries, it's understandable to question how his body can withstand the wear and tear of an NFL season. If he's out there, he's drawing enough volume to be a WR3 in fantasy lineups. But managers should try to plan for future weeks if they're relying on Allen now. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen caught 6 passes for 63 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Houston Texans. He was projected for 5.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.3.
| Footballguys view: Allen is going to be the biggest fantasy beneficiary of Alec Pierce going on injured reserve if this game is any indication. He made big plays at big times for the Colts in a hard fought win. He's probably on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues after a slow start to the season, but he should be in lineups as a WR3/Flex against the Commanders next week. |
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Colts WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Houston Texans, head coach Shane Steichen announced on Friday.
| Footballguys view: With Dulin out, and Alec Pierce on injured reserve, Laquon Treadwell will likely serve as the team's field stretcher. Expect targets to concentrate on Josh Downs and Tyler Warren, but Treadwell should see a decent snap share as the Colts' thin receiver room tries to overcome being shorthanded. |
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Colts.com reports that WR Darius Slayton, signed after Alec Pierce's IR-bound heel injury, is working closely with WR coach Reggie Wayne to learn Indianapolis' offense before Week 3 against the Texans. Slayton who spent five seasons catching passes from QB Daniel Jones with the Giants, said "philosophically, I think we see the field pretty similarly, and that's something that worked well for us in the past. And I expect it to work well for us going forward." Head coach Shane Steichen said Slayton could add "juice" to the offense with his downfield speed, and Slayton noted that before Jones' injury last season, "the offense was sharp" and he expects it "to look similar this year again."
| Footballguys view: Reunited, and Fantasy GMs are hoping it feels so good. Well, they're hoping it's a little bit good for the veteran receiver. The pre-established chemistry is great, but we have to see what's left in the tank for Slayton before getting too excited about his fantasy value. We'll also see if Slayton is the player in line to fill the Alec Pierce (deep) role. |
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Ryan Dodson of USAToday.com reports that Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, September 23. Pierce will miss a minimum of four games. The Colts recently signed WR Darius Slayton, reuniting him with QB Daniel Jones, in response to Pierce's injury.
| Footballguys view: We'll see how Slayton works his way into the mix. Without Pierce for at least the next four weeks, the Colts turn to guys like Josh Downs, Laquon Treadwell, and Tyler Warren in the passing game. Downs could operate as their top wide receiver, while Treadwell should continue providing a deep threat to the offense. Warren is already a security-blanket tight end for Jones, but could see at least a slight uptick in targets. |
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Free agent WR Darius Slayton has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts.
| Footballguys view: The move comes with Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to miss at least several weeks after aggravating his surgically-repaired heel. The Colts needed depth at receiver, and Slayton reunites with QB Daniel Jones in Indianapolis. |
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Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to miss several weeks after aggravating a left heel injury in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, and the team moved quickly to address his absence, agreeing to a deal with veteran Darius Slayton.
| Footballguys view: The injury is to the same heel that Pierce had surgically repaired in March. His recovery from that procedure stretched longer than expected, with him missing training camp and returning to practice only last month. Now, Pierce will attempt to rehab the injury rather than have surgery, Rapoport's sources said, with the hope that he could return midseason. Surgery is still on the table, but that will depend on the success of the rehab. It's likely the wideout will be placed on injured reserve while he recovers. |
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Colts WR Alec Pierce left Sunday's game against the Chiefs with a heel injury after getting hurt on a non-contact play in the first half. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, X-rays on Pierce's heel came back negative, and he is slated to undergo more testing on Monday.
| Footballguys view: The injury is to the same heel Pierce had surgically repaired during the offseason. Pierce was examined on the sideline before being carted to the locker room for further evaluation. |
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After initially announcing Pierce as questionable to return with a heel injury, the Colts have downgraded Pierce to out.
| Footballguys view: Pierce injured the same heel that was surgically repaired during the offseason early on in Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs. He hopped off the field and was examined in the sideline medical tent before being carted back to the locker room for further examination. We'll follow up as needed. |
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The Colts' injury report on Thursday shows QB Anthony Richardson Sr. returning to full participation after being limited earlier in the week. WR Keenan Allen and LB Austin Ajiake also practiced fully on Thursday, joining DT DeForest Buckner and LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) as full participants. However, WR Alec Pierce (heel) did not practice after being a full participant Wednesday, while WR Ashton Dulin (ankle), RB D.J. Giddens (knee) and DT Grover Stewart (personal matter) also sat out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Going from full practice to missing practice could be just a rest day (although that should've come on Wednesday). Let's see if he can get back out there on Friday, at least in a limited fashion. It's looking like Pierce could be a game-time decision, and being that the Colts play on Sunday night, it only further complicates things for Fantasy GMs. Pierce does say the plan is for him to be put on the field more in Week 2. Stay tuned. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) is practicing in full for Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: In the loss to the Ravens in Week 1, Pierce led all Colts receivers with 61 yards on his four catches (six targets). That was on a limited snap count due to the heel injury. Now, he's practicing in full and should have fewer restrictions in terms of snaps. That gives him flex appeal (with upside) in a Week 2 contest against the Chiefs. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen faces two misdemeanor counts following his arrest last month in downtown Indianapolis. Court records show Allen is formally charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to .15 or more.
| Footballguys view: There might be a suspension coming for Allen at some point in the future. In the meantime, he'll continue to get plenty of work with his new team. Allen caught six passes (six targets) for 32 receiving yards in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Ravens. |
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Colts QB Daniel Jones completed 19 of 31 passes for 166 yards, one score and one interception. Alec Pierce led the receivers with 61 yards on his four catches (six targets, while Keenan Allen led the team with six catches (for only 32 yards), and Tyler Warren caught the touchdown and two other balls for 13 yards. Josh Downs pitched in two catches for 37 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens defense was tough, but the four-way split of targets and passing production is going to make this pass offense hard to predict week to week. Warren's touchdown came when the game was basically decided on an otherwise ho hum afternoon for him. Downs caught both his passes early and was barely heard from after that. It's tough to trust any Colts wide receiver next week at Kansas City. |
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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 19 times for 98 yards and two scores and added three catches for 23 yards on four targets. He also lost one fumble in the 41-23 loss.
| Footballguys view: Taylor looked good after getting an extension this offseason, but he couldn't carry the Colts offense on his own on a tough afternoon for the team. He is looking to be worth the first round pick it cost to draft him heading into another tough matchup against Kansas City. |
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Alec Pierce (heel) logged a limited practice every day this week and will play in Week 1 against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Pierce, despite his inability to log a full practice, was removed from the Colts' final injury report leading up to Week 1. His recovery from an offseason ankle injury has been closely monitored throughout camp. He opened training camp on PUP and showed up with a noticeable limp and calf atrophy. He eventually returned to practice on August 27th but has not logged a full practice since. Pierce may be limited in Week 1. The good news for desperate fantasy managers is that Pierce could make his week in one play, as his role as a field stretcher leads to frequent big touchdowns. But he's a borderline WR5 in Week 1, and most fantasy managers will probably want to see that he's fully healthy before elevating him into their lineups. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce continues to be a limited participant in practice this week. But he still appears to be on track to play in Sunday's season opener against the Ravens. Pierce is officially listed with a heel injury.
| Footballguys view: Pierce has been trending to play in Week 1 for some time. However, he's still limited and that means we like him more as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 1. Against the Ravens on Sunday, we want to see if Pierce is closer to 100 percent health than his limited status indicates. |
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There wasn't really any doubt about this, but Colts coach Shane Steichen reiterates that WR Alec Pierce is right on track and will play in Sunday's opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: While this is positive news, fantasy investors should keep their enthusiasm in check here. Pierce just went through his first full practice last week after rehabbing from ankle/heel surgery performed in March. It's fair to expect a bit of a ramp-up given the circumstances. But even if he's not an ideal start this week, Pierce is going to play a major role in this offense once he's at full speed. |
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After an injection days after the end of the 2025 season, followed by surgery that came with a four-to-six-month recovery process, WR Alec Pierce completed his first full practice of the offseason Thursday.
| Footballguys view: As planned, Pierce is on track to play in Week 1. He signed a big contract extension in the spring, but then Pierce had to miss offseason work and training camp due to ankle surgery. Since he's missed so much time, it makes sense for the Colts to ease him into the game - perhaps on a snap count to begin the season. As the Colts' no.1 receiver, Fantasy GMs can trust Pierce as a big-play WR3/flex. |
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Colts HC Shane Steichen announces that Anthony Richardson Sr. will be their No. 2 QB behind Daniel Jones to start the season.
| Footballguys view: Richardson, a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback. Instead, he's going to be a backup and continue to try and develop his game behind Jones. While he doesn't have much value in redraft formats, Fantasy GMs in dynasty leagues can hold out some hope. |
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Free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Colts), TE Pharaoh Brown (Colts), RB Anderson Castle (Colts), WR Anthony Gould (Colts) and WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (Colts) were signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
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Former Philadelphia Eagles S Kapena Gushiken was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Aug. 31.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 30, but has been designated to return. The team also placed WR DJ Montgomery (undisclosed) and WR Coleman Owen (concussion) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Indianapolis Colts RB Anderson Castle, TE JJ Galbreath, WR Anthony Gould, WR Sahmir Hagans, TE Tyler Moore, WR Ben Nikkel, WR Eli Pancol and WR Raylen Sharpe were waived Sunday, Aug. 30. The team also released QB Easton Stick and WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
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Indianapolis Colts RB Ulysses Bentley IV was released Sunday, Aug. 30, despite a solid camp. Ulysses Bentley IV was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts TE Pharaoh Brown will be released Sunday, Aug. 30, and the team plans to re-sign him to the practice squad.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick were traded to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Aug. 30, in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts WR Coleman Owen (concussion) sustained a concussion in the first quarter of the preseason game versus the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 29, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts P Rigoberto Sanchez signed a two-year extension with the Colts Thursday, Aug. 27. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Pierce has missed training camp as he recovers from ankle surgery he had earlier this spring. Colts HC Shane Steichen said Pierce should return to practice soon, barring any setbacks. We'll see if they can get him into football shape before Week 1. |
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Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (calf) is dealing with a calf injury but expects to return to practice in the near future.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this month, Downs had to miss some time in camp with a groin issue. Now, it's a minor calf injury that is keeping him out of action. When healthy, we could see Downs and Keenan Allen out there getting most of the work at the wide receiver position for the Colts. Alec Pierce (ankle) has missed this offseason recovering from surgery, but he should be eased into action now that the regular season is almost here. Stay tuned. |
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Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start the Colts' final preseason game against the Detroit Lions, according to HC Shane Steichen on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Steichen said the starters will play, except QB Daniel Jones and RB Jonathan Taylor. The starters will likely play just a series or two.
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Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) will be the 'odd man out' when it comes to the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Stephen Holder, who notes that Giddens has been slowed by injuries during the preseason and does not offer the same versatility as rookie RB Seth McGowan.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts RB Seth McGowan looks to be in line to be the No. 2 back for the Colts and 'offer some real relief' to RB Jonathan Taylor, in the opinion of ESPN's Stephen Holder.
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