{
  "id": 522022,
  "title": "Colts WR Alec Pierce reportedly had another PRP injection in rehabbing left ankle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/colts-wr-alec-pierce-reportedly-had-another-prp-injection-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T01:47:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-wr-alec-pierce-reportedly-014729582.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indy Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has had a second Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection in his rehabilitating left ankle, according to sources. Pierce had minor surgery on his left ankle earlier this offseason. This second PRP injection follows the one received in March. The team has not publicly disclosed the timing of the second injection. While there's no clear return timetable, Pierce's recovery was initially estimated to be between four to six months. However, the Colts remain optimistic that he'll be ready for the opening game. Pierce recently signed a significant contract extension with the team.",
  "summary": "It’s not considered a setback, but it does seem concerning from a pain management perspective.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alec Pierce had second PRP injection for rehabbing left ankle",
    "Pierce underwent minor surgery on left ankle earlier this offseason",
    "Colts optimistic Pierce will be ready for opening game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The additional PRP injection suggests Pierce's recovery from offseason ankle surgery may be taking longer than initially hoped, potentially complicating his readiness for the opening game despite the Colts' optimism.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}