Colts' Pierce Signing Shakes Up NFL Free Agency

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th, and here's what's going on. Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver, Alec Pierce, just signed a huge four-year deal, where the $116 million to stay with the team. This move takes the top free agent wide-out off the market, right as free agency kicks off. Several teams had their eyes on him, including the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers were reportedly in the mix for Pierce, but now they'll pivot to other options at the position. They still have a busy offseason ahead with needs in the receiving core. Juan Jennings stands out as the 49ers biggest free agent this year. Drafted in the seventh round back in the 2020 season, he stepped up big over the last two years. Reports say the team expects to lose him to another squad. ESPN's Adam Schaefter mentioned on the Pat McAfee show that Jennings is on his way out. That lines up with buzz about San Francisco, targeting Green Bay Packers free agent Romeo Dubs as a replacement. Dubs fits well in their scheme, coming from a similar offense in Green Bay.

1:02With the young receivers like Ricky Peersol and others on the roster, the 49ers will likely chase a couple more vets soon to bolster the group.