# Indianapolis Colts WR roster challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indianapolis-colts-wr-roster-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-02T21:12:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Entering the 2026 preseason after a 2025 campaign that ended with a seven‑game losing streak, the Indianapolis Colts emphasized resilience and began overhauling their wide‑receiver group. Owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon highlighted the need for consistency and mental toughness, while head coach Shane Steichen outlined a committee approach to the position. New additions included veteran Nick Westbrook‑Ikhine, rookie Deion Burks, undrafted free agent Liam Clifford, and a potential role for safety Ben Nikkel, with tight end Tyler Warren expected to help. WR1 Alec Pierce started camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list after ankle surgery. Within days, Pierce suffered a further injury that kept him out of practice, leaving the Colts without their primary deep‑threat target after trading Michael Pittman Jr. and signing Pierce to a $114 million deal. The team leaned on Josh Downs and Westbrook‑Ikhine, while evaluating veteran options such as Keenan Allen and considering additional signings using roughly $31 million of cap space. Coach Steichen and GM Chris Ballard monitored the situation closely as the Colts sought to address lingering depth concerns at wide receiver before Week 1. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Indianapolis Colts face WR depth concerns as Alec Pierce injured Alec Pierce’s training‑camp injury leaves the Indianapolis Colts scrambling for wide‑receiver depth, with Nick Westbrook‑Ikhine emerging and free‑agent options like Keenan Allen under consideration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indianapolis-colts-face-wr-depth-concerns-as-alec-pierce-injured ### 2026-07-30: Indianapolis Colts emphasize resilience and revamp wide receiver group in 2025 preseason Colts owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon urged a “find a way” mindset at camp, while Indianapolis reshapes its WR group with Pierce on PUP, new signings, a veteran workout and a safety‑to‑receiver switch. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indianapolis-colts-emphasize-resilience-and-revamp-wide-receiver-group-in-2025-preseason --- Cite as: Indianapolis Colts WR roster challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indianapolis-colts-wr-roster-challenges