{
  "id": 7398087,
  "title": "Colts news: Alec Pierce injury is nothing to worry about coming out of Week 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/colts-news-alec-pierce-injury-is-nothing-to-worry-about-coming-out-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:05:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-news-alec-pierce-injury-210505632.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce suffered an injury to his wrist in the team's Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Shane Steichen appeared unconcerned about Pierce's injury, stating that he is \"good right now.\" Pierce, the fifth-year veteran, has been performing well, leading the team in receiving yards with 61 yards on four receptions in the last game. Despite the absence of deep ball opportunities against the Ravens, the Colts will aim to give Pierce more chances going forward, particularly in their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pierce, who had a breakout season culminating in surpassing the 1,000-yard mark, is considered one of the best deep ball targets in the NFL.",
  "summary": "Wide receiver Alec Pierce managed to start in Week 1 in the Indianapolis Colts’ 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, after bouncing back from a serious ankle and heel issue. Upon his return, the 26-year-old sustained a wrist injury in the first game of the season. On Monday, head coach Shane Steichen opened up about the injury. The fourth-year coach […] The post Colts news: Alec Pierce injury is…",
  "key_points": [
    "Alec Pierce injured his wrist in Week 1 game against Ravens.",
    "Head coach Shane Steichen reassured Pierce is fine currently.",
    "Colts plan to increase Pierce's targets in upcoming games."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}