Involved in individual work Tuesday
Pierce (ankle) was present for Tuesday's practice and took part in individual work off to the side under the supervision of a trainer, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke about Pierce's situation Tuesday, noting that the wideout initially attempted to treat his ankle injury with a platelet-rich plasma injection in January before opting for surgery two months later when the PRP shot didn't yield the desired effect. Ballard added that Pierce has suffered no setbacks and required no follow-up procedures or PRP shots following surgery, which typically carries a recovery timeline that ranges from 4-to-6 months. Any concern about Pierce's ankle didn't deter the Colts from signing him to a four-year, $114 million contract in March, but the fifth-year player still looks like he has a few more hurdles to clear before returning dividends on that investment. He currently remains on the PUP list and won't be eligible to participate in practice until he gets activated.
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Alec Pierce
'Making great progress' in ankle recovery
General manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that while Pierce is without a timeline to return from the PUP list, the wideout has avoided any setbacks following late-March surgery on his left ankle and is making positive strides in his recovery, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports. "It's been like any rehab," Ballard said of Pierce. "There's ups and downs. There's a new normal that they have to get used to. But there's no setback. He's in good shape. He's making great progress. Every player comes back differently, and we feel good about where he's at."
Josh Downs
Makes return to practice Tuesday
Downs (groin) is back at practice Tuesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Alec Pierce
Avoids second PRP injection for ankle
Pierce didn't require a second platelet-rich plasma injection for his surgically repaired left ankle, contrary to what was previously reported, according to Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star.
Alec Pierce
Receives second PRP injection
Pierce (anke) received a second PRP injection in his left ankle this offseason, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Seth McGowan
Emerging as top backup RB?
James Boyd of The Athletic suggests that McGowan has emerged as the Colts' top backup running back.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Pushing for WR3 role
Westbrook-Ikhine's stock has risen in training camp as he battles for the Colts' WR3 role behind Alec Pierce (ankle) and Josh Downs (groin), James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Daniel Jones
Unlikely to play Thursday
Jones is unlikely to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Josh Downs
Could practice Tuesday
Head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Downs (groin) could potentially be available for Tuesday's joint practice with the Patriots, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
Josh Downs
Nursing groin injury
Downs did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to a groin injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Alec Pierce
No timeline for return yet
Colts coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Pierce (ankle) is "doing great" with his rehab but doesn't have a concrete timetable to resume practicing, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.