Pierce, the 10th-ranked free agent on PFF’s board, is projected to command contract offers in the range of $24 million annually. That figure alone could price out numerous teams currently strapped for cash heading into free-agent negotiations.
In my previous evaluation for Pierce’s best landing spot, the New York Giants were the highlighted franchise, given their need for a lethal deep threat to pair with Jaxson Dart. Without ample cap space, the Giants may be unable to field a competitive offer. However, there is a team for which the need and the scheme make sense: the Tennessee Titans.
With Brian Daboll serving as the Titans’ new offensive coordinator, the fit for Pierce is strong. Prior to being relieved of his duties as the Giants’ head coach following Week 10, Daboll helped New York lead the NFL in percentage of passes targeted 20-plus yards downfield. Pierce is a threat to take the top off any defense, having tied for the third-most deep receptions (24) over the past two seasons.
That being said, it would be surprising if Indianapolis ultimately lets Pierce, their breakout leading wideout this past season, walk in free agency—let alone to a longtime divisional rival.
During 15 games (14 starts) in 2025, Pierce caught 47 receptions for 1,003 total receiving yards (21.3 avg. yards per reception) and 6 touchdown receptions. He led the league in highest yards per reception for the second year in a row, as arguably the league’s premier deep threat yet again.
Since being selected by the Colts in the 2nd round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Pierce has only gotten better each year he’s been in the league. Known early on in his career for his ability to go purely vertical, he’s become a much more well-rounded route runner. That being said, his ability to separate, high-point the football, and make acrobatic, contested catches over the opposition is an elite football skill right now—and really second to none.
Honestly, it’s about as well as anyone I’ve seen do it in recent memory, and reminiscent to NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 wideout Larry Fitzgerald in some respects—regarding the ability to leap, maintain body control, play through contact, and somehow secure the football in highlight reel fashion.
Additionally, it’s a lot of the other things that Pierce does when he’s not the intended receiving target that should really resonate with his coaches, teammates, and the Colts front office. That includes his willingness to block on the perimeter and hustle downfield to be his teammate’s cavalry in order to escort him safely to the end zone.
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