Colts Prioritize Jones, Pierce Contract Talks

0:00On March 1st, the Indianapolis Colts are pushing hard to lock up pending free agents, Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones after the 2026 NFL. Combine. Both players are due for big contracts, but time is running out with the March 3rd deadline to use franchise or transition tags looming. Teams like the Colts see tags as a last resort to keep players off the open market and buy more negotiation time. They did it with Michael Pittman back in 2024, but General Manager Chris Valored has made it clear that's not the plan this off season. Insiders say the priority is tagging Jones first, since Pierce has a strong bond with him and might stay if Jones is secured. That approach could keep the locker room happy amid the contract drama. Reese reports point to a transition tag on Jones as the likely move, which would let Pierce test free agency while risking an offer she from rivals, without draft compensation if they lose him. Deals aren't close yet, even as the clock ticks down. With both sides motivated and agents on board,

1:01Valored remains upbeat that a breakthrough was possible in these final days, setting the stage for the Colts' future lineup. Colts' future lineup