Colts Lock in Pierce with Massive Contract

0:00On March 9th, the Indianapolis Colts locked in wide receiver Alec Pierce with a 4-year contract worth $116 million, just as the NFL Free Agency tampering window opened. This deal carries an average annual value of $29.5 million, securing Pierce after his breakout 2025 season, where he topped 1,000 receiving yards in only 15 games. The team had chosen not to use the franchise tag on Pierce, prioritizing a potential extension for quarterback Daniel Jones instead. That move paid off quickly, as both sides came to terms before Pierce could hit the open market and draw big offers from rivals. Fans and analysts see this as a smart retention for a rising star whose market value clearly soared into the top tier. The contract ranks eighth overall among wide receivers in total value and slots right inside the top 10 for average annual pay. With Pierce staying put, the Colts now shift focus to finalizing a deal with Jones to stabilize the quarterbacks

1:02spot amid ongoing free agency moves. This keeps Indianapolis competitive heading into the new league year, building around key pieces for a strong push forward.