When meeting with the local media on Monday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that wide receiver Alec Pierce is in concussion protocol.
The injury occurred in the final minute of the second quarter when Anthony Richardson targeted Pierce in the left corner of the end zone and in going up for the ball, he came down hard on his right side/back.
Pierce walked off under his own power and headed to the locker room and was ruled out by the team a short while later.
As of now, Pierce’s availability for the Colts’ Week 16 game against Tennessee will be up in the air. He will have to clear protocol before being eligible to play.
This season, Pierce has emerged as one of the most productive downfield targets in football. His 26 targets of 20-plus yards lead the NFL, while his 428 yards on those passes are the third-most.
Overall, Pierce has caught 29 passes for 645 yards at 22.2 yards per catch with five touchdowns. Pierce’s 22.2 yards per reception is also the second-best mark in football.
Ashton Dulin has been on the injury report the last few weeks, dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out of the Week 13 and 15 games. A larger role for AD Mitchell may be in store this week depending on the availability of Pierce.
