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Alec Pierce Signs Historic $116 Million Deal to Stay With the Colts — Then Indianapolis Immediately Traded Michael Pittman Jr.

Alec Pierce had the NFL’s free agent market eating out of his hand. Teams were circling. The phone was ringing. The money was flowing. And then he did something most players in his position never do.

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Colts Sign Edge Rusher Arden Key to Two-Year, $20 Million Deal

The Indianapolis Colts have been busy. Very busy. After making a pair of splashy wide receiver moves on Monday, locking up Alec Pierce on a record-breaking four-year, $116 million deal, and shipping Michael Pittman Jr.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 9

Colts Awarded Two New 2026 Draft Picks

It's been reported by NFL insider Tom Pelissero that the Indianapolis Colts have been awarded two seventh-round compensatory draft picks as legal tampering is underway.

Kwity Paye News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 9

Colts Lose Kwity Paye, Opening Door for More at Edge Rusher

The Indianapolis Colts are moving forward without one of the longtime starters on their defensive front. Former Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to The Insiders, ending his five-year run in Indianapolis.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Colts beefing up defense with ex-Titans edge rusher

The Indianapolis Colts made an offensive splash, and then an offensive subtraction. But they added to the defense. They beefed up their defense with an ex-Titans edge rusher, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 9

Colts Make Arden Key First Outside Free Agent Signing

The Indianapolis Colts have made their first external addition of the 2026 free agency cycle, choosing to address edge rushing depth for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Tracking the Bears' free-agency signings: Neville Gallimore shores up defensive line

Keep track of the Bears' moves throughout the 2026 offseason, including free agent signings, contracts and more.

Indianapolis Colts News / EasySportz / March 9

The Indianapolis Colts Are Inept; Bring on the Indy 500 and Cignetti

Indianapolis, Indiana — There was a time when the Indianapolis Colts were the unquestioned center of the sports universe in central Indiana. Those days are over.

Indianapolis Colts News / ESPN / March 9

Tracking the Colts' free-agency signings: Alec Pierce stays in Indy

Keep track of the Colts' moves throughout the 2026 offseason, including free agent signings, contracts and more.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Steelers agree to trade for Pittman, potentially solving WR2 problem

Steelers agree to trade for Michael Pittman Jr., potentially solving WR2 problem

The pending trade for Pittman gives Pittsburgh another quality pass-catcher besides DK Metcalf.

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Michael Pittman Jr. News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Grading the trade: Steelers acquire Michael Pittman from Colts

Grading the trade: Pittsburgh Steelers find their wide receiver No. 2 after acquiring Michael Pittman from the Indianapolis Colts

For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers have swung a big trade for a wide receiver.

This is Steelers' reported plan B if Aaron Rodgers retires or signs elsewhere

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NFL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Colts ship WR Michael Pittman Jr. to Steelers

Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on his way to Pittsburgh in a trade to be completed when the league year begins on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 9

Colts' Alec Pierce seems confident about Daniel Jones' future after agreeing to deal

During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Pierce sounded confident that a healthy Jones will be his QB1 beyond the end of the 2026 season.

Colts' Alec Pierce risk reportedly pays off in a big way

What Colts reportedly offered Daniel Jones before transition-tag decision

Packers brace for Quay Walker's potential exit with trade agreement with Colts

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Michael Pittman Jr. News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

Steelers make massive trade for Michael Pittman Jr. during 2026 NFL free agency

The Steelers are looking to remain competitive despite having a new coach and potentially a new quarterback under center.

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Alec Pierce News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Colts re-sign Alec Pierce to 4-year, $116M contract

The Indianapolis Colts have signed pending free-agent wide receiver Alec Pierce to a four-year, $116 million contract, according to multiple media reports Monday.

Alec Pierce News / Yardbarker / March 9

Colts' Alec Pierce risk reportedly pays off in a big way

The Indianapolis Colts risked losing wide receiver Alec Pierce to free agency when they used the transition tag to retain the rights to quarterback Daniel Jones but it seems like the gamble paid off.

What Colts reportedly offered Daniel Jones before transition-tag decision

Packers brace for Quay Walker's potential exit with trade agreement with Colts

The 'Last 1K-yard receiver by NFL team' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 9

What Colts reportedly offered Daniel Jones before transition-tag decision

One of the more controversial moves of the NFL offseason, to date, involved the Indianapolis Colts using the transition tag to retain the rights to quarterback Daniel Jones for the 2026 season.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

Colts, K Blake Grupe Agree To Deal

Blake Grupe fared well during his stint at the end of the 2025 season. It has landed him an extended opportunity with the Colts. Grupe has agreed to a one-year deal with Indianapolis, per his agent (h/t Mike Garafolo of NFL Network).