Colts coach Shane Steichen says Indianapolis will place receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve after a recurring left ankle/heel injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Pierce had five catches for 72 yards in two games after missing training camp and preseason.
Earlier reports said the Colts hoped Pierce could return midseason, but the article estimates his activation could be closer to Week 8 or 9. That timeline is uncertain as he recovers from the recurring injury; he has not undergone surgery.
Indianapolis recently signed veteran receiver Darius Slayton as an interim downfield option. Slayton is familiar with starting quarterback Daniel Jones.
