Summary
The Indianapolis Colts made several notable moves, including trading wide receiver Michael Pittman to the Pittsburgh Steelers and agreeing to a four-year contract with wide receiver Alec Pierce. Sauce Gardner, a cornerback for the Colts, expressed his excitement over these developments. Pierce has been a top-performing deep threat since joining the team and will remain with the Colts for the foreseeable future.
Key Facts
- The Indianapolis Colts traded for cornerback Sauce Gardner by giving two first-round picks to the New York Jets.
- NFL teams are currently able to agree to terms with free agents, though deals are official starting March 11.
- Alec Pierce has agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract with the Colts.
- This contract implies that Michael Pittman was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Cornerback Sauce Gardner jokingly celebrated Pierce’s contract on social media.
- Alec Pierce has been one of the league's top deep-ball receivers, with impressive average yards per reception.
- The Colts aim to secure a long-term contract with quarterback Daniel Jones, who might otherwise play under a transition tag.
