{
  "id": 8071255,
  "title": "Alec Pierce misses practice Thursday; what we know about Colts receiver’s availability vs Chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/alec-pierce-misses-practice-thursday-what-we-know-about-colts-8071255",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alec-pierce-misses-practice-thursday-182321152.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce was absent from practice on Thursday, though he expressed earlier that he anticipates increased workload during the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pierce participated in 32 snaps during the season opener, catching four passes for 61 yards on six targets, which is far below his typical 85% to 90% of offensive snaps. Pierce underwent surgery in late March to address a bone issue causing him pain, with an initial recovery period estimated at four to six months. Despite the challenges, Pierce's participation in the opener marked a significant milestone in his recovery, exceeding the predicted timeline of six months. Pierce acknowledged this as a small victory, emphasizing the importance of his role in the team's offensive strategy, particularly in enabling the run game and providing targets for other receivers.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Alec Pierce missed Thursday's practice.",
    "Pierce expects heavier workload against Chiefs.",
    "Pierce returned early from surgery, beating six-month recovery timeline."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Joey Porter Jr. exits Thursday practice early with medical staff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/joey-porter-jr-exits-thursday-practice-early-with-medical-staff",
        "published": "2026-09-17T17:25:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Colts brace for a new-look Chiefs attack after Kenneth Walker III’s 173-yard opener against Denver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/colts-brace-for-a-new-look-chiefs-attack-after-kenneth-walker-iiis-8080425",
        "published": "2026-09-17T18:57:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}