Any time a real-life NFL team buys into a player, fantasy football managers take notice. The Colts threw the bag at Alec Pierce this summer in the hopes that the 6-foot-3 weapon can help an underwhelming passing game take a step forward and thrive down the road.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that he doesn't expect Pierce (ankle) to return during joint practices leading up to the Colts ' second preseason game against the Falcons on Saturday, so Pierce will have missed all of training camp, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Colts coach Shane Steichen said he does not expect WR Alec Pierce (ankle) to resume practicing this week. According to The Athletic’s James Boyd, this means Pierce will miss the entirety of the Colts’ training camp program.

Alec Pierce remains sidelined after offseason surgery on his left ankle, and the Colts still are not placing a firm timeline on the WR's return.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard has provided an update on wide receiver Alec Pierce's rehab from late-March ankle surgery.

Coach Shane Steichen told Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis on Wednesday that Pierce (ankle) is "in a great spot right now. ... Hopefully, we will have him back soon."

If Colts receiver Alec Pierce is not back on the field by the team's final preseason game, the team's front office will face a major decision

Colts WR Alec Pierce and TE Tyler Warren are both not dressed for practice today. Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery and Warren suffered a groin injury during practice on Wednesday.