Ex-UC Bearcats WR Alec Pierce of Colts undergoes post-deal surgery

TL;DR

Alec Pierce, former UC Bearcats WR and current Colts player, underwent ankle surgery following a recent four-year, $114 million contract. He is expected to miss three months but should return by training camp.

Key points

Alec Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million deal with the Colts
He underwent ankle surgery that will keep him out for three months
Pierce averaged over 20 yards per catch in the past two seasons

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Less than two months after signing a four-year $114 million deal to remain with the Indianapolis Colts, former University of Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Alec Pierce has undergone surgery.

In a pre-NFL Draft press conference, Colts GM Chris Ballard said Pierce had a "clean-up" ankle surgery that will keep him out for three months. It's expected Pierce will be back by training camp.

Pierce has averaged over 20 yards per catch the past two seasons for the Colts. He had 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns last season.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates after a play against the Arizona Cardinals last Oct. 12 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Alec Pierce was touchdown maker for UC Bearcats before NFL career

In addition to being a mechanical engineering graduate at UC, he had 52 catches for 884 yards and seven touchdowns for the 2021 Bearcats that made the College Football Playoff Semifinal against Alabama. His top-yardage game was 144 yards in the Oct. 2, 2021, win in South Bend, Indiana, over Notre Dame.

Pierce was a second-round NFL Draft pick of the Colts in 2022, when UC had a record eight players selected.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-UC Bearcats WR Alec Pierce of Colts has post-contract ankle surgery

Q&A

What type of surgery did Alec Pierce undergo?

Alec Pierce underwent a 'clean-up' ankle surgery.

How long will Alec Pierce be out after his surgery?

Alec Pierce is expected to be out for three months following his surgery.

What were Alec Pierce's stats last season with the Colts?

Last season, Alec Pierce had 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns.