Colts Lock in Alec Pierce with Record-Breaking Deal

0:00On March 9th, the Indianapolis Colts have locked in wide receiver Alec Pierce with a 4-year contract extension worth up to 116. Million dollars, including $60 million guaranteed at signing, and $84 million in total guarantees. This makes him the highest paid wide receiver free agent in NFL history. Earlier this offseason, the Colts made Pierce one of their top priorities after he tested free agency waters. They placed a transition tag on another key player, but pushed hard to keep their deep threat off the open market. Pierce has thrived as a big-play specialist, averaging over 20 yards per catch in back-to-back seasons with quarterback Anthony Richardson. In the most recent year, he hauled in 47 passes for 1,000 three yards, proving unstoppable even against defense's keyed on stopping. Team leaders like General Manager Chris Ballard and Coach Shane Steichen rave about his growth in intermediate routes and contested catches. Now, the Colts face cap challenges to fit him alongside Michael Pittman Jr., whose deal carries a hefty hit.

1:06With Pierce staying put, Indianapolis builds around its core weapons for explosive offense under Steichen, setting up an intriguing push next season.