# HE'S BACK: Indianapolis Colts' Alec Pierce Returns to Practice | Panic Meter for Returning Players?

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Podcast: [Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-colts-daily-podcast-on-the-indianapolis-colts-324240)
Published: 2026-08-28T15:00:55+00:00
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Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce returned to practice on Thursday following March ankle surgery. Will he still be ready for Week 1? Also, what is our panic meter set at for players returning from injuries and areas of weakness on the depth chart?

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