​‘Can’t Believe the Colts Overpaid for Him,’ ‘His Season Is Most Likely Done’ — NFL Fans React to Alec Pierce Landing on IR After Injury vs ChiefsThe Indianapolis Colts had a few tough choices to make about how they were going to allocate their resources. Going all-in on Daniel Jones, they made the decision to extend Alec Pierce while parting ways with Michael Pittman Jr.Unfortunately, after just two weeks, their star wide receiver has been placed on the injured reserve list. As a result, fans believe it might be the end of his season altogether and, alongside it, the hopes of the franchise as well.Fans Bemoan the Colts’ Fate After Paying Alec PierceThis offseason, the Colts extended Pierce on a four-year deal worth $114 million. The move was confusing as the talented wide receiver had been used almost exclusively as a deep threat throughout his time with the franchise.Even in 2025, with Jones throwing him the ball for the majority of the season, he totaled a career-high 1,003 receiving yards, but his receptions remained low at just 47. From such a low number to the featured wide receiver was a big leap.But things became worse with his injury concerns. A left heel injury that plagued him at the end of the 2025 season was a story throughout the offseason as well, as he underwent surgery and missed most of training camp and the preseason.SET YOUR LINEUPS:PFN’s Free Fantasy Start/Sit OptimizerNow, after re-aggravating the injury in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Shane Steichen announced that Pierce will be placed on injured reserve with a long recovery ahead. For fans, it is a double blow, both for Pierce and the Colts.One fan believed it was inevitable as he argued, “Late surgery, no ramp-up in training camp or preseason; like these people make so much money, I coulda told you this would happen for free.”Before trading for A.J. Brown, the New England Patriots were facing a serious deficit at the wide receiver spot. At the time, rumors were flying high about the team potentially making a play for Pierce. Ultimately, it didn’t come to pass.For Latest Information:NFL Injury ReportAnd now some fans are glad about the turn of events, as they claimed, “Remember when Patriots fans wanted to pay him $100+ million? Good times.”Andrew Moore of Sports Illustrated painted a grim picture as he added, “As expected, Alec Pierce is heading to IR. Earliest he can return is 10/25 when the Colts play the Vikings, but my guess is Pierce will be out longer than that.”For other fans, the blame lay with the Colts for giving him that deal despite the injury being a major hindrance throughout the offseason.As one fan claimed, “He got his money even though everyone knew he needed surgery.”BE THE GM OF YOUR FAVORITE TEAM:PFN’s Free NFL Mock Draft SimulatorHindsight might be key, but for some fans, the turn of events for the Colts was hard to overlook. Making their choice between Pittman and Pierce, the early returns weren