- Colts placed top receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve (minimum four weeks) after aggravating a left heel — he’ll miss upcoming games, including Sunday’s matchup vs. the Texans.
- Indy signed veteran Darius Slayton and will elevate third-year Josh Downs into the No. 1 role, lining him up with new arrival Keenan Allen to help replace Pierce.
- Pierce has battled a chronic left ankle/heel, had offseason surgery after signing a four-year, $116M extension, and the team says they’re hopeful he won’t need more surgery.
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