Colts officially place WR Alec Pierce on IR and add wideout reinforcement to active roster
The Colts made an anticipated move at wideout regarding Alec Pierce, while adding a receiving reinforcement to help with depth.
The Indianapolis Colts have placed wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve, following his re-injury of an ankle/heel during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pierce, who recently returned from a lengthy offseason injury, will miss at least the next four games for the team. While he may return as early as Week 6, a more realistic return date could be in mid-season, potentially around Weeks 8 or 9.
To fill the void left by Pierce's absence, the Colts have promoted Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from their practice squad to the active roster. Westbrook-Ikhine, who stands at 6'2" and weighs 211 pounds, was signed by the Colts as a potential replacement for Michael Pittman Jr. earlier in the offseason. Although Westbrook-Ikhine showed promise during training camp, he was ultimately cut from the team's roster and re-signed to the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster today.
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