Pierce aggravated left heel, Colts brace for potential extended absence

TL;DR
Alec Pierce aggravated the surgically repaired left heel; X-rays were negative, but he could not put weight on the leg, suggesting a potentially extended absence and prompting Josh Downs to be in line for expanded Week 3 targets against the Texans.
- Steichen: Pierce aggravated left heel injury NBC Sports
- Colts' No. 1 WR Alec Pierce carried to sideline medical tent, carted off field with heel injury in OT loss to Chiefs Yahoo Sports
- Sources: Colts WR Alec Pierce seeking second opinion on heel ESPN
- Colts hold breath on Alec Pierce after deep threat leaves game in boot IndyStar
- Shane Steichen on Alec Pierce: Still gathering info on his heel, unsure of availability NBC Sports
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