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Stephen Holder, ESPNDec 20, 2024, 02:18 PM ET
- Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce, the team’s leader in receiving yards, will miss Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with a concussion, coach Shane Steichen said.
Pierce hit his head on the turf on a fall in the end zone during last Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos.
His absence leaves a void at receiver for Indianapolis given his role as a consistent deep threat. Pierce leads the team with 645 receiving yards, with league-high 22.2 yards per reception and a team-leading five touchdown catches.
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The absence of Pierce will mean a more expanded role for rookie Adonai Mitchell, who has had a rocky first season, including last week’s failed trick play that resulted in a fumble-return touchdown for Denver. Backup Ashton Dulin, who is coming off an ankle injury, also hopes to return and could play a role.
Meanwhile, starting weak-side linebacker E.J. Speed will also miss the game with a knee injury. He is likely to be replaced by veteran Grant Stuard.
