Alec Pierce misses practice Thursday; what we know about Colts receiver’s availability vs Chiefs

Alec Pierce missed Thursday's practice for the Indianapolis Colts, but the team's report indicated he was expected to see more action against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pierce played a limited role in the season opener, participating in 32 snaps, catching four passes for 61 yards on six targets. Typically, he would play 85-90% of the team's offensive snaps, but he logged only 59% of that this week.

Pierce underwent surgery in late March to address a bone issue, with an initial recovery timeline of four to six months. He briefly left Sunday's game with a hand and wrist injury but was listed as fully participating with a heel injury. Pierce acknowledged his recovery progress and expressed pride in his ability to create opportunities for the Colts' offense.