Colts' Alec Pierce ruled out after injuring heel vs. Chiefs on 'Sunday Night Football'

Pierce underwent offseason surgery on the same lower leg The Indianapolis Colts will be without their most important wide receiver for the remainder of Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Alec Pierce left the game late in the first quarter with a heel injury which he appeared to sustain while making a break on a route downfield. The Colts officially ruled him out. ESPN is reporting that X-rays were negative and Pierce will be further evaluated on Monday. Pierce ran downfield and cut right toward the sideline, and he lost his footing while changing directions. He stood back up, continued his route and pulled up in obvious pain.

Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams was in coverage but did not appear to make meaningful contact with Pierce when the injury occurred. The Colts' entire medical staff surrounded Pierce on the sideline and helped him into the medical tent. He was unable to put any weight on his left leg as he entered the tent. After nearly 10 minutes of examination, the staff carted Pierce into the locker room to conduct X-rays. The injury is particularly concerning given Pierce's recent history. He underwent surgery on his left ankle in the offseason, and the recovery process made him unavailable for most team activities until practice leading up to Week 1. He was