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Wide receiver Alec Pierce and rookie linebacker CJ Allen have both been placed on the PUP list as Indianapolis begins camp... Pierce's status is not a major surprise. He underwent an ankle cleanup procedure earlier this offseason after dealing with the issue during the 2025 season... Pierce is expected to play a major role in the offense. He is coming off the best season of his career, crossing the 1,000-yard mark while again giving Indianapolis a true vertical presence. Missing early camp reps is not ideal, especially with Daniel Jones back as the full-time starter and needing timing with his receivers off his Achilles injury.
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Pierce on PUP with ankle surgery; expected major role but missing early camp timing reps with Jones.
Wide receiver placed on PUP list at start of training camp due to ankle cleanup procedure performed in offseason after ankle issue worsened late in 2025 season; PRP injection did not resolve problem, requiring surgery. GM Chris Ballard indicated three-month recovery timeline in April with no expected long-term implications. Pierce is expected to play major role in offense coming off 1,000-yard season, but missing early camp reps is not ideal, especially with QB Daniel Jones returning from Achilles injury and needing timing with receivers. Pierce does not need every summer rep to know his role, but offense needs top weapons available soon to minimize gelling time later in summer.
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