Colts Lock in Pierce, Trade Pittman: Roster Shakeup

0:00On March 10th, the Indianapolis Colts had a busy first day of legal tampering, locking and wide receiver Alec Pierce with a 4-year 100. $14 million deal, through the 2029 season, Pierce turned down bigger offers from teens like the New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, Tennessee Titans, and Las Vegas Raiders to stay put. Meanwhile, the Colts traded wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and a seventh-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick. Pittman then signed a 3-year, $59 million extension with Pittsburgh, boosting his career earnings past $125 million. On the quarterback front, Indy offered Daniel Jones a 3-year deal around $100 million, similar to Sam Darnel's contract, but Jones. Sought much higher pay amid limited interest from other teams after his Achilles injury. Separately, Anthony Richardson's senior is looking for a trade, though options are thinning with moves by Miami, Arizona, and others.

1:00Defensive and quality pay also left after 5 seasons, signing a 3-year, $48 million pact with the Raiders. Several other defensive linemen departed Indy as well, reshaping the roster quickly. As free agency heats up, the Colts gear up for more changes while Pierce provides stability on offense.