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Josh Downs looks ready for a bigger role in the Colts offense

Risingsecond windCoverage went quiet for 13 days, then returned with 24 more reports - 5 voices in all.
  1. 6 Aug, 21:50Josh Downs looks ready for a bigger role in the Colts offense1 outlet
  2. 11 Aug, 13:54Colts' Alec Pierce Had Second Healing Injection1 outlet
  3. 11 Aug, 14:56Colts GM Refutes Pierce's Second PRP Treatment1 outlet
  4. 25 Aug, 16:14Colts WR Pierce May Practice This Week1 outlet
  5. 28 Aug, 17:12Colts WR Pierce Targets Week One Return1 outlet
  6. and 6 one-off wordings
Thu, 6 August 2026peak 33 reports on Tue, 11 August 2026Fri, 28 August 2026

What it is about

Michael Pittman JrTyler WarrenJonathan TaylorAkeem Davis-GaitherBernhard RaimannQuenton NelsonDaniel JonesChris BallardJalen TravisKenny MooreHunter WohlerBlake FreelandBryce BoettcherJustin WalleyMichael PittmanDeforest BucknerMatt GoncalvesSan Francisco, California, United StatesAdam Schefter AdamschefterAdam Schefter

Who published it, and when

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stampedeblue.com1 original report
horseshoeheroes.com1 original report
iheart.com32 original reports10 original reports1 original report11 original reports
6 Aug, 21:50over 22 days28 Aug, 17:12

4 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 60 original reports

  1. Thu, 6 August 2026

    1 report
  2. Sat, 8 August 2026

    1 report
  3. Sun, 9 August 2026

    1 report
  4. Tue, 11 August 2026

    33 reports
    • horseshoeheroes.com12:00

      The Indianapolis Colts begin their preseason on Thursday, but even in the following two games, these players should be seen on the field.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com13:54

      Colts WR Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to aid his recovery from ankle surgery. The treatment is not seen as a setback, and the team remains hopeful for his return by the regular season opener. Pierce stays engaged, learning from the sidelines while recovering.

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

    • iheart.com14:56

      Colts GM Chris Ballard denies reports of Alec Pierce's second PRP injection post-surgery. Pierce had one injection after the 2025 season. The initial report was corrected, and Pierce remains on the PUP list as he recovers. Coach Shane Steichen emphasizes Pierce's full recovery before returning...

  5. Tue, 25 August 2026

    11 reports
    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • iheart.com16:14

      Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce may practice soon after ankle surgery. Coach Shane Steichen expects Pierce back in training camp, not starting on the PUP list. The Colts anticipate his return within the first four weeks. Meanwhile, CB Charvarius Ward has resumed practice.

    • horseshoeheroes.com16:20

      Will the Indianapolis Colts have wide receiver Alec Pierce back before Week 1 of the regular season? Head coach Shane Steichen just implied some very good news.

  6. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • iheart.com14:53

      Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver, returns from the PUP list after ankle surgery. The team anticipates his contribution following his career-best 2025 season. Pierce's activation is timely as the Colts prepare for a challenging start to the 2026 season.

    • b1057.com15:43

      Some 5 months after having surgery on nagging pain in his ankle/heel area, Alec Pierce made his practice debut.

  7. Fri, 28 August 2026

    11 reports
    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

    • iheart.com17:12

      Colts WR Alec Pierce is set to return for the season opener after ankle surgery. The 26-year-old practiced Thursday, aiming to be ready for the September 13 game against the Ravens. Pierce signed a $114 million deal and is expected to be a key player in the Colts' offense.

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