Colts Lock in Alec Pierce for $116M

0:00On March 25th, the Indianapolis Colts kicked off their 2026 off season with a key move by resigning wide receiver Alec Pierce to A. Four-year deal worth $116 million. They got it done just minutes into free agency, locking in a player they saw as essential to their passing game. That contract looks pricing on paper at $29 million per year, but the real win is the cap hit of only $9 million this season. Ranking 28th among receivers, league-wide. They paired it with a smart structure on Dango Jones' deal, freeing up cash for other spots on the roster. Fans and analysts love how this clears the deck, especially after trading Michael Pittman Jr. to shed his contract and open targets for Pierce. It signals Pierce steps into a bigger role, moving beyond his deep threat specialist label. Pierce, who turns 26th of coming season, has shown steady improvement each year. His advanced stats shine past 10 yards down field, making him a top performer there, and now the question is how he'll handle more volume underneath.

1:03With Pierce projecting as their number one receiver, the Colts look positioned for a stronger offense heading into the new campaign.