Colts Retain WR Alec Pierce on Four-Year, $116 Million Contract

Wide receiver Alec Pierce has been retained by the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year, $116 million contract, placing him among the NFL's top-10 highest-paid receivers. The Colts maximized his potential last season by utilizing him as a condensed X-receiver, where he excelled on in-breaking routes, achieving career-high success rates against man (71%) and press (76.2%) coverage. While his target volume (17.7% TPRR) remains a question, Michael Pittman Jr.'s departure opens up opportunities for him within the offense, despite potential volatility with quarterback Daniel Jones. The team hopes he can expand his role beyond a vertical threat.