Colts Secure Pierce, Focus on Jones

0:00On March 9, the Indianapolis Colts have locked up wide receiver Alec Pierce with a 4-year deal worth $114 million, including 60 million fully guaranteed at signing. Pierce has spent his entire 4-year NFL career with the Colts, shining in 2024 and 2025 by leading the league in yards. Per Catch, both seasons. He posted 824 yards and 7 touchdowns on 37 catches one year. Then topped 1000 yards with 6 scores, the next no matter who was at quarterback. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move, given how Pierce stretches defenses and opens up the offense for teammates like running back Jonathan. Taylor and receivers, Josh Downes and Michael Pittman Jr. His big playability has made him a key piece, sometimes even the top option. Meanwhile, quarterback Dale Jones turned down a 3-year offer around $100 million, pushing for closer to 50 million a year. After his Achilles injury, the Colts placed the transition tag on him, which should keep negotiations alive without losing him for nothing.

1:07With Pierce secured, the Colts can now focus on Capspace and roster tweaks ahead of a big 2026 push.