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Contradicting reports emerge on Pierce’s recovery

August 12, 2026 08:55 AM

Mike Florio and Chris Simms analyze reports surrounding Alec Pierce’s offseason ankle surgery and dive into why the Indianapolis Colts need the receiver healthy for Week 1.

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