"The Colts were considering franchise tagging their top wide receiver before the window closed on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Eastern. Instead, they chose to place that on quarterback Daniel Jones, who they view favorably after his mostly impressive 2025 season (before an injury ended his season)."
"Although some reporters have stated the Colts plan to sign Pierce to an extension as soon as possible, there's reason to believe that he will want to see what he could get from other teams in a contract, including the Patriots."
"He has been widely considered their best option to improve their receiving corps for the 2026 season and beyond, especially since reports continue to claim fans shouldn't expect any big-time trades to happen for some of the more flashy names like AJ Brown."
The Indianapolis Colts decided to franchise-tag quarterback Daniel Jones rather than wide receiver Alec Pierce before the Tuesday deadline, opening the door for the Patriots to pursue Pierce in free agency. While some reports suggest the Colts plan to sign Pierce to an extension, conflicting information indicates he may test the market. As a top free-agent receiver prospect, Pierce could command significant money from other teams. The Patriots view him as their best option to improve their receiving corps for the 2026 season and beyond, particularly given his age and compatibility with quarterback Drake Maye. The team is likely to make a competitive offer, potentially willing to pay premium money rather than trading valuable draft capital for older receivers.
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