Colts Lock Up Pierce with Record-Breaking Deal

0:00On March 9, the Indianapolis Colts just locked up wide receiver Alec Pierce with a 4-year deal worth $116 million. That's the richest average annual value ever for a free agent receiver at $29 million per year, including $84 million in guarantees. And $60 million fully guaranteed right away. This is a huge jump from Pierce's Ricky contract, a 4-year pack for $5.5 million after the Colts took him in the second round. Of the 2022 draft, Pierce earned it with a breakout 2025 season, catching 47 passes for 1,000 3 yards and 6 touchdowns while. Averaging over 21 yards per catch, his first 1,000 yard year. Fans and analysts see him as a game-changer who stretches defenses deep. He topped the league in yards per reception the last two seasons and converted 88% of his catches into first downs, making him the... Most reliable big play threat despite the team using nine different quarterbacks in his career so far.

1:03The Colts acted fast to keep their star before free agency heated up, even slapping a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones to help sway Pierce. Now with their top receiver secured, Indianapolis builds a stable offense for years ahead.