Forget what you heard about Alec Pierce getting another platelet-rich plasma injection this week, because Colts general manager Chris Ballard is shutting that noise down hard.
The Rumor Mill Went Wild
Multiple reports Monday dropped the bombshell that Pierce, who’s still sidelined after his left ankle surgery back in March, supposedly got a second PRP treatment. The whispers were all about speeding up that healing process, trying to get our guy back on the field faster. You know how quickly those rumors fly around the league, especially when a key player is recovering.
Ballard Shuts Down the Noise
But then Tuesday hits, and Colts GM Chris Ballard steps up before the joint practice with the Patriots to set the record straight. He didn’t mince words, telling reporters, “Just want to clear up the confusion on Alec and give y’all a timeline.” And the big news? Pierce absolutely did not get that second PRP injection. Ballard acknowledged the ups and downs of rehab, the “new normal” players face, but he was crystal clear: “there’s not a setback. He’s in good shape. He’s making great progress.” It’s like he’s telling everyone to pump the brakes on the panic button, loud and clear.
So, what’s the takeaway from Ballard? He added, “Every player comes back differently and we feel good about where he’s at. I don’t want to put a timeline on it, but we feel very positive about where he’s heading.” While we aren’t getting a firm return date for Pierce, the GM’s message is all about steady progress, not secret injections or hurried fixes. Keep an eye on the practice reports, folks, because the team is feeling good about his recovery path.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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