Colts Lock in Pierce, Jones for Future Success

0:00On March 9th, the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a 4-year deal worth $116 million with wide receiver Alec Pierce. This keeps the 25-year-old deep-thread and indie, long-term, after a breakout performance last season. Several teams showed strong interest, including the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, and San Francisco 49ers. Pierce turned down Bigger Offers elsewhere to remain with the Colts, showing his commitment to the team. Pierce led Indianapolis with 1,000 3 receiving yards in 2025, his career high, while topping the NFL in yards per catch over the past two years. After modest starts in his first two seasons, he exploded for nearly 1800 yards and 13 touchdowns combined in 2024 and 2025. Meanwhile, the Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones last week. That means a fully guaranteed one-year contract worth $37.83 million for 2026.

1:03With the chance for him to field offers from other teams that Indy could match. With Pierce locked in and Jones secured for now, the Colts are building a solid core for the coming years, setting up an exciting push in the AFC South.