Colts shell out historic free agent deal to keep receiver Alec Pierce

Colts shell out historic free agent deal to keep receiver Alec Pierce

Colts also traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers as NFL moves in full swing

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) looks on during the NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 2, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts catches a touchdown pass against Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce looks on during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 7, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire)