Why Colts WR Alec Pierce has returned to on-field workouts but not in team practices
Colts head coach Shane Steichen explains why injured wide receiver Alec Pierce has begun on-field workouts, but is not yet doing so with the team.
Westfield - Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has resumed individual workouts but is still absent from team practices, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Pierce, who underwent ankle surgery in late March, is expected to return "sooner than later," but the team is taking caution to ensure his safe integration back into full team drills.
Steichen explained that Pierce is working on repetitive motions in a controlled environment to build confidence without the risk of injury from full-contact situations. Despite reports suggesting Pierce could be ready for the season opener on September 13, the Colts are hesitant to fully reintegrate him into team practices. The team recently signed veteran receiver Keenan Allen, which Steichen believes is unrelated to Pierce's progress.
Pierce has been spotted in cleats working with trainers off the field, but his full presence in team practices remains limited to white T-shirts.
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