{
  "id": 3294424,
  "title": "Ravens could face Colts star WR Alec Pierce in the season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ravens-could-face-colts-star-wr-alec-pierce-in-the-season-opener",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T15:43:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-could-face-colts-star-154324736.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore's Week 1 game against Indianapolis will showcase star power from both teams, with the most explosive downfield receiver available being the Indianapolis Colts' Alec Pierce. Coach Shane Steichen revealed on Tuesday that Pierce is expected to return to practice this week if his recovery continues as planned, following offseason ankle surgery. Pierce has been sidelined throughout the summer, but his comeback would give the Colts nearly three weeks to regain his conditioning, reconnect with quarterback Daniel Jones, and prepare for the season opener on September 13. Pierce's recent performance, including 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, makes him a significant challenge for the Ravens' defense led by Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, Chidobe Awuzie, Kyle Hamilton, and Malaki Starks. Pierce's size and speed would put the Ravens' secondary to the test, making his potential return crucial for the Colts' offensive strategy.",
  "summary": "Colts receiver Alec Pierce is expected to return to practice this week, giving him time to prepare for Indianapolis’ Week 1 game against Baltimore",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Colts get good news on Alec Pierce as 1,000-yard WR poised to return soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/colts-get-good-news-on-alec-pierce-as-1-000-yard-wr-poised-to-return",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:44:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Colts Get Good News on $114 Million Man Alec Pierce",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/colts-get-good-news-on-114-million-man-alec-pierce",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:52:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}