Colts Push for Pierce Contract, Jones Tagged

0:00With the NFL today, March 3rd, the Indianapolis Colts are pushing hard to lock in wide receiver Alec Pierce with the new contract before he hits free agency. They've already placed the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, which blocks them from using the non-exclusive franchise tag on Pierce. Talks between Pierce and the team have heated up, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This comes right before Pierce can officially shop his services starting March 11. That transition tag on Jones means the Colts have limited options for keeping their key players tagged. It gives Jones a chance to test the market while staying protected under his current deal. ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler says the team plans to keep negotiating a long-term extension with Jones. The tag setup might actually suit Jones well as he weighs his next steps. For now, both deals remain in play, with the Colts aiming to build stability around their quarterback and top receivers heading into the offseason. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor, Relax Deeper, Reset Faster, Comfort You Can Hear, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.