Colts' Pierce to Hit Free Agency, Seeks Stability

0:00On March 4th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts faced a tough decision on player tags before free agency and shows to put the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones. That means they get right a first refusal on any offer he gets elsewhere and will pay him a fully guaranteed $37.8 million. For next year, White receiver Alec Pierce, one of the top free agents available, now plans to hit the open market. Earlier this week, Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said the team hoped to sign both players long-term and saw the tag as just a tool. Pierce just wrapped up his first 1,000 yard season in four years with the team, catching 47 passes for 1,03 yards on, only 84 targets. Pierce has mixed feelings about leaving Indianapolis. He loves the organization, the city, and his tight bond with Jones, but after playing with nine different starting quarterbacks there, stability at, the position is his top priority. He wants to explore options that offer better winning chances and consistent quarterback play.

1:04Over the past two seasons, Pierce has led the league in yards per catch and thinks he can put up even bigger numbers as a number one receiver with. More targets, he expects a big payday, likely over $25 million a year, and named Buffalo's Josh Allen as a dream matchup. Meanwhile, the legal tapering window opens Monday at noon so teams can start talking to Pierce right away. The Colts can still negotiate an extension with him, but he does not plan to sign before checking other offers. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description, some chase piece I put my head in it, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com