"The 25-year-old was considered among the most desirable pass catchers set to hit free agency, and because of that, his current team plans to do whatever they can to keep him around. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler said as much this past week after attending the NFL Combine, where a lot of free agency chatter is done."
"It's just the latest hit to the small group of free agents that have been connected to the Patriots in the weeks since their Super Bowl loss, and now they'll have to look elsewhere for a wide receiver to solve their offensive woes."
"The idea that they'll have to trade for the caliber of player they are looking for and need continues to look more plausible by the day, with Pierce being removed from their short list proving that again."
The 2026 free agency class lacks top talent, making it difficult for the Patriots to lose key targets. Alec Pierce, a 25-year-old wide receiver for the Colts, was identified as a primary candidate for New England to sign. However, the Colts have made clear their intention to keep Pierce, either through the franchise tag or a long-term contract. This removes Pierce from the Patriots' contention and represents another setback to their offseason plans. With limited free agent options available, the Patriots may need to pursue trades to address their offensive needs, though recent reporting suggests they are unlikely to make blockbuster trades and will instead focus on the draft to find their desired wide receiver.
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