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Colts’ Alec Pierce Has Ankle Cleanup, Will Miss OTAs With Training Camp Return Expected

Indianapolis expects no long-term issues after he managed ankle pain through 2025.

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Dec 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • GM Chris Ballard said Monday that Pierce had a cleanup procedure on a bothersome ankle and faces a three-month recovery that sidelines him for OTAs and minicamp.
  • Ballard said Pierce played through nagging ankle pain last season and chose surgery now to avoid constant maintenance during 2026.
  • The team projects a full go for the start of training camp in July and does not expect lasting medical effects.
  • Pierce re-signed in March on a four-year extension reported around $114–$116 million, with about $84 million guaranteed, according to multiple outlets.
  • The 25-year-old is coming off 47 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, leading the NFL at 21.3 yards per reception as he steps into a larger role after Michael Pittman Jr. was traded to the Steelers.