NFL: The Insiders on Alec Pierce

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Shane Steichen says we may see Pierce back on the practice field later this week.

Mentioned at 8:26 – 8:47

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Positive signalInjury

Pierce is nearing a return to practice after ankle surgery.

Pierce missed practice but is expected to return later this week. He has been sidelined since offseason ankle surgery.

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Alec PierceNegativeInjury

Anthony Richardson Sr. (groin) didn't practice today. Neither did WR-Ashton Dulin (ankle). Alec Pierce (heel) was FULL after being limited last week.

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Alec PierceNegativeUsage

Colts said Alec Pierce is going to run a lot more breaking routes and look like a more traditional No. 1 WR, and that's exactly what he did in Week 1...

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Alec PierceNegativeProjection

Pierce's downfield role limits him to boom-or-bust WR4 production.

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Alec PierceNegativeProjection

Pierce's unchanged route depth and Jones' matchup limit upside to WR4 boom-or-bust.

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Alec PierceNegativeProjection

Pierce's downfield role offers upside but boom-or-bust WR4 ceiling remains likely.

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Alec PierceNegativeProjection

Pierce (WR41) limited role back from ankle; bearish on WR4 upside.

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