Colts' Pierce Free to Shop, Hendrickson a Long Shot

0:00On March 9, NFL legal tampering kicks off today at noon eastern time, sparking a rush of talks as teens reshape their rosters. For the Indianapolis Colts, two big rumours stand out amid the buzz from the combine in Indianapolis. White receiver Alec Pierce exploded in recent seasons, leading the league in yards per catch with standout numbers like 47 receptions for one, thousand three yards and six touchdowns last year. The Colts missed the franchise tag window, so he's now free to shop his skills, with deals possibly hitting 27 million, or even 30 million per year. Fans and analysts see this as a real possibility for Pierce to bolt, given the team's tight cap space after trading linebacker Zaire Franklin for just, 5.75 million in relief. They have other free agents like safety Nick Cross to consider, leaving little room to match top offers. On the flip side, chatter about signing Bengals' edge rusher, Trey Hendrickson, feels like a long shot. He thrived under Colts' defensive coordinator, Lou and Arumo, before racking up sacks and

1:03probals, but Indies barely over the cap line, with no real, spinning power after tagging their quarterback for 37.8 million. As General Manager Chris Ballard hits his tenth year with slim playoff success, the Colts face a pivotal offseason under win-now pressure, balancing. And needs without much cash to splash.