Colts Injury Update: Pierce Back, Haulcy Doubtful | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright, let's talk about the Indianapolis Colts and some injury updates heading into the new season. The big news is that wider receiver Alec Pierce, who signed a big 4-year deal worth $114 million is expected to play in week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. He's been recovering from ankle and heel surgery since late March, and his return to full participation just before the season starts is a huge relief for the team. His recovery timeline was always a bit tight, with a 4-6 month window, and there was a real chance he'd start the season on the physically unable to perform list. Despite missing most of the offseason in training camp, the team remained confident he'd be ready for the opener. It's a quick turnaround, but getting their new number 1 receiver on the field is a major boost. On the other hand, Rookie saved the AJ Halsey is still dealing with his own ankle injury, and his availability for week 1 is now uncertain. He had stepped into a starting role due to another injury, but now he might miss the

1:00season opener. This puts pressure on other players to step up in the secondary. The team's defensive coordinator and staff will definitely miss Halsey if he can go, but they do have Hunter Woeller ready to play. Woeller, a second-year player, was also dealing with injuries during camp, but he's expected to see significant time at safety, providing some depth, and experience. So, while the culture getting a key offensive weapon back, they're facing some uncertainty in the defensive backfield. It's a mixed bag of news, but at least some of the big questions about player availability are finally getting answered as the regular season kicks off. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.