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Colts WR Alec Pierce placed on injured reserve

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Following his return from the PUP list for the season opener, wide receiver Alec Pierce has been placed on injured reserve. The move comes after Pierce sustained a heel injury during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Pierce will miss a minimum of four games, with a potential return no earlier than Week 7. As the Colts ~~prepare~~ prepared for a their Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans, the team ~~is managing~~ managed several ~~other~~ injuries. Cornerback Charvarius Ward (groin) and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) ~~both~~ missed ~~practice. While~~ practice, while running back Jonathan Taylor and veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen were ~~limited in practice, both are expected to return to full participation soon.~~ limited. Other players, including cornerback Sauce Gardner, guard Matt Goncalves, and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, were full ~~participants~~ participants. To address the depth issues caused by Pierce’s injury, the Colts signed Darius Slayton, reuniting him with quarterback Daniel Jones. During this transition, Josh Downs has emerged as a primary target, utilized in ~~practice.~~ both the slot and as an outside receiver. Following the Colts' victory, the Houston Texans fell to a 0-3 record, with quarterback C. J. Stroud noting a need for more explosive plays.

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