Alec Pierce Signs New Colts Contract

0:00On March 9th, Alec Pierce, the Indianapolis Colts star-wide receiver, announced on Monday that he's agreed to a new contract extension with the team. This keeps the NFL's leading downfield threaten Indy for years to come. In the 2025 season, the 25-year-old led the league in Yards per catch for the second straight year at 21.3. Yards per reception. He also hit career highs with 84 targets, 47 catches, and 1,000 three yards. Over the past two seasons, Pierce has dominated with his speed and ability to make big plays. In 2024, he averaged 22.3 yards per catch and scored seven touchdowns, including a couple over 60 yards. His growth has turned him into a complete receiver, excelling not just deep, but in intermediate routes and contested catches too. Coaches and team leaders can't say enough about his progress. The coach Shane Steik and highlighted Pierce's sharper route running, better breaks, and success on 50-50 balls, winning them about 70 percent of the time.

1:05General manager Chris Baller called him excellent and still young, with plenty ahead. The Colts drafted Pierce in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft, and they've stuck with him as he developed. Wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne spotted his potential early at his college pro-day, and now that investment is paying off big. With Pierce locked in, Indianapolis builds around a proven playmaker who fits perfectly in their offense, setting up more explosive seasons down the road.