However, Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Tuesday before the team's joint practice with the New England Patriots that Pierce had not gotten that PRP treatment. "Just want to clear up the confusion on Alec and give y'all a timeline," Ballard said, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59. The Colts kept Pierce, a free agent, aboard with a four-year, $114 million contract. After the season, Pierce had a PRP injection in January. Unfortunately, the treatment did not work as well as hoped, and Pierce underwent surgery two months later.