Colts Lock in Alec Pierce, NFL's Highest-Paid WR

0:00On March 9th, NFL free agency kicked off with the legal tampering window on Monday, and the Indianapolis Colts jumped right into lockdown-wide. Receiver Alec Pierce They agreed to a four-year deal worth $114 million, including 84 million in guarantees and 60 million fully. Guaranteed at signing. That maxes out at $116 million and makes Pierce the highest pay free agent receiver in league history. Here this week, the Colts also eyed quarterback Daniel Jones, who got the transition tag from his old team. But they prioritized keeping Pierce their explosive playmaker from hitting the open market. The newly year starts March 11, so deals like this are coming fast. Pierce, a 25-year-old drafted in the second round out of Cincinnati back in 2022, has been a Colt his whole career. For four seasons, he's racked up 157 catches for 2,934 yards and 17 touchdowns.

1:00His 2025 season was a real breakout, with 15 games played, 47 receptions for 1,000 three yards, averaging, 21.3 yards per catch, and six scores. Fans and analysts see him as a rising star in the offense. With Pierce locked in, the Colts can now turn to other roster needs as free agency heats up across the league.