"Ranked as PFR's No. 2 overall free agent, Pierce's market will be competitive. Guregian points to a $25-$30MM-per-year number being required to close that deal. Pierce is the league's two-time reigning yards-per-catch leader, topping 1,000 yards last season despite the Colts losing Daniel Jones in Week 13."
"Had the Colts made an effort to lock down Pierce before last season, Essentiallysports.com's Tony Pauline notes the view at the Combine was he would have cost maybe half the AAV he is expected to command next week. Not much extension buzz existed last summer; that could be costly for the Colts soon."
"Kenneth Walker making it past the tag deadline unattached makes him the top RB option this year. The Super Bowl LX MVP should be able to land a deal in the $12-$16MM-AAV neighborhood, SI.com's Albert Breer notes. That would vault him into top-five territory at the position."
The Patriots aim to acquire Stefon Diggs as their top receiver, but if unsuccessful, they may pivot to Alec Pierce, the NFL's two-time reigning yards-per-catch leader. Pierce is ranked as the No. 2 overall free agent and commands $25-30MM per year. Despite losing quarterback Daniel Jones in Week 13, Pierce exceeded 1,000 receiving yards last season. The Colts prioritized Jones with the transition tag, risking Pierce's departure in free agency. Had the Colts extended Pierce before last season, his cost would have been significantly lower. Kenneth Walker emerges as the top running back option, projected to earn $12-16MM annually. The Giants show interest in Walker, while the Seahawks may allow him to leave. Travis Etienne is expected to command approximately $10MM per year.
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