The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) is still a few weeks away from a return to game action.

17 October 2026

No surprise here. Pierce shed his cast earlier this week, but there was also a report from the Athletic’s James Boyd that he “didn’t get the sense” Pierce was close to a return. Pelissero reports that Pierce isn’t expected to return to practice next week when he’s eligible. It’s difficult to justify holding Pierce in leagues without IR spots given the circumstances.