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NFL star’s head brutally smacks the ground in terrifying moment as he leaves game with potential concussion

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By ERIC BLUM, US SPORTS REPORTER

Published: 20:30 BST, 21 September 2025 | Updated: 21:04 BST, 21 September 2025

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been ruled out for the rest of the game against the Tennessee Titans after being evaluated for a concussion from a tough fall.

Pierce was tossed the ball by Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, with the wideout going to the air and beating Titans defensive back Amani Hooker to the ball.

Hooker wrapped up Pierce a split second later, bringing harshly to the turf, with his head smacking off the ground.

The worrisome part for Indianapolis is Pierce attempts to get up from the turf under his own power and is unable to so quickly after hitting the ground.

The tackle from Hooker was legal despite the barbaric nature of Pierce’s head smacking the turf.

Pierce had impressed thus far in the NFL season, turning into the true top wide receiver for the team.

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is being evaluated for a concussion after taking a tough fall

Pierce was tossed the ball by Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, with the wideout going to the air

Yet, with Pierce’s history of concussions, the 25-year-old looks to have an early-season setback.

Pierce has had three confirmed concussions in his NFL career, dating back to his NFL debut in 2022 against the Houston Texans.

Pierce entered concussion protocol during consecutive weeks of the 2024 season against the Broncos and Titans, ultimately only missing parts of two games with the injuries.

The former Cincinnati Bearcat is coming off his best NFL season with 824 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

If Pierce is going to miss time, Ashton Dulin, Joshua Downs, and Michael Pittman Jr. will likely be tasked with stepping up in his place.

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