Colts coach Shane Steichen said there remains no timetable for Alec Pierce’s (left ankle surgery) return.

07 August 2026

“No, not right now,” was Steichen’s response when asked if there was a timeline. “His rehab’s going great, I’ll say that. ... I don’t have the timetable on his return, but he’s doing a hell of a job in his rehab process.” “No timeline” might be a bit disingenuous, but probably no more so than when GM Chris Ballard said nine days ago Pierce was a “week or two” from returning. The Colts’ brain trust is being intentionally vague, but we still haven’t seen anything to suggest Week 1 is off the table. On the other hand, we’ve seen nothing to suggest it is assured. Pierce’s status is genuinely up in the air, making him a high-risk WR3 in August fantasy drafts.