Posted: 3/09/2026 4:18 pm GMT
Impending free-agent WR Alec Pierce (Colts) and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $114 million, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Monday, March 9.
Huddle Up: Pierce set career highs in receptions, targets and yards in 2025, delivering his first 1,000-yard campaign in the process. Pierce was likely to have a robust free-agent market, but he will stay in Indianapolis for the foreseeable future. Pierce could be in the WR3 mix for fantasy purposes, but could see target volume now that he has a lot of money tied to him, to make him a high-upside fantasy WR2 with continued big-play potential.
Posted: 3/08/2026 3:28 pm GMT
Impending free-agent WR Alec Pierce (Colts) is believed to be of interest to the Washington Commanders if the Indianapolis Colts are unable to sign him to a contract extension. He could command at least $27 million annually on a new deal, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Huddle Up: Pierce established career highs in receptions and touchdowns last season and eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the first time in 2025. He should be viewed as a solid WR3 option for fantasy leagues, especially if he returns to the Colts because of his rapport with QB Daniel Jones.
Posted: 3/05/2026 10:26 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts impending free agent WR Alec Pierce reportedly has multiple teams vying to make him a big offer in free agency, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots, in the opinion of Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Thursday, March 5.
Huddle Up: Pierce set career highs in receptions, targets and yards in 2025, delivering his first 1,000-yard campaign in the process. Pierce, who will be an unrestricted free agent, figures to receive plenty of interest because of his ability to produce big plays down the field. Depending on where he suits up in 2026, Pierce could be in the WR3 mix, but could see target volume to make him a sneaky fantasy WR2 with more big-play upside.
Posted: 3/05/2026 12:38 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent WR Alec Pierce could break Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley's record for the largest contract ever signed by a free-agent receiver, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Huddle Up: Pierce has emerged as one of the league's best deep threats, averaging 21.8 yards per reception over the past two seasons. His big-play ability should make him a high-upside WR3 no matter where he lands in 2026.
Posted: 3/04/2026 6:09 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce says he has "earned the right to explore free agency." He was not franchise tagged by the team ahead of the deadline on Tuesday, March 4.
Huddle Up: Pierce is coming off his biggest season in his career and is poised to capitalize financially on it. The Colts have indicated they want him back, and he hasn't ruled it out, but his market will be nearly every team in the NFL. He should remain a viable WR3 or flex option for the 2026 season wherever he lands.
Posted: 3/01/2026 3:23 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce has been informed that he will remain with the organization for the 2026 season, either through a long-term deal, a franchise tag or a transition tag.
Huddle Up: Pierce established career highs in receptions and touchdowns last season and eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the first time in 2025. He should be viewed as a solid WR3 option for fantasy leagues, especially if the Colts are able to bring back QB Daniel Jones for another year.
Posted: 2/08/2026 2:55 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is the team's top priority in free agency, followed by WR Alec Pierce, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: Jones was enjoying a solid season for the Colts prior to his Achilles injury, and assuming he is back in Indianapolis, he should be a reliable QB2 once he is healthy.
Posted: 2/07/2026 1:40 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce became the first player to average 20-plus yards per reception (minimum 35 catches) in back-to-back seasons since Flipper Anderson in 1989-90.
Huddle Up: Pierce set career highs in receptions, targets and yards in 2025, delivering his first 1,000-yard campaign in the process. Pierce, who will be an unrestricted free agent, figures to receive plenty of interest because of his ability to produce big plays down the field. Depending on where he suits up in 2026, Pierce could be in the WR3 mix.
Posted: 2/06/2026 11:14 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce caught all six of his touchdowns during the second half of the 2025 regular season. He also recorded 617 of his 1,003 receiving yards during that span.
Huddle Up: Pierce led the Colts in receiving this season and should receive interest from multiple teams if he hits the free-agent market. He will have a chance to find a starting option with a team next season and can be a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues depending on his situation.
Posted: 1/26/2026 4:59 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce will be a free agent this offseason, and ESPN's Aaron Schatz believes the Denver Broncos will be the ones to sign him, citing Pierce's size, physicality, and ability to make plays down the field making him an ideal fit for QB Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton.
Huddle Up: Pierce had a breakout year in 2025, displaying more consistency than in previous campaigns while further establishing his place among the league's top deep threats. He'll doubtless be sought after in free agency and be of greater interest to fantasy owners than he was coming into 2025, though we'll need to wait to see where he lands before figuring out his outlook.