Colts Fans Give Mixed Grades on Free Agency Moves

Colts re-sign QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce, but lose several key starters in free agency

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:48am

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The Indianapolis Colts have completed some of their top priorities in free agency, re-signing starting quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce to new contracts. However, the team has also lost several former starters to free agency, leading to mixed reactions from Colts fans on the team's offseason moves so far.

Why it matters

The Colts' free agency decisions will have a major impact on the team's outlook for the 2026 NFL season. Retaining key offensive pieces like Jones and Pierce was crucial, but the loss of defensive starters creates holes that need to be filled. Colts fans are closely watching the team's moves as they try to build a contender.

The details

The Colts re-signed Jones to a 2-year, $88 million contract extension that can reach up to $100 million with incentives. This was met with a 'C' grade from 37% of Colts fans, while 34% gave it a strong 'B' grade. The team also re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce. However, the Colts lost several former starters in free agency, including DE Kwity Paye, OT Braden Smith, DE Samson Ebukam, and S Nick Cross. As a result, 37% of Colts fans gave the team's overall free agency moves a 'C' grade.

  • The Colts re-signed QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce in the first wave of free agency two weeks ago.

The players

Daniel Jones

The Colts' starting quarterback who was re-signed to a 2-year, $88 million contract extension.

Alec Pierce

The Colts' starting wide receiver who was re-signed in free agency.

Kyler Murray

A veteran quarterback who signed with the Minnesota Vikings for the veteran's minimum.

Kwity Paye

A former Colts defensive end who left the team in free agency.

Braden Smith

A former Colts offensive tackle who left the team in free agency.

Samson Ebukam

A former Colts defensive end who left the team in free agency.

Nick Cross

A former Colts safety who left the team in free agency.

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What’s next

The Colts still have time left in free agency and the NFL Draft to fill remaining holes on the roster, such as finding a DE2, LB1, Safety 2, and WR2.

The takeaway

The Colts' free agency moves have received a mixed reaction from fans, with the re-signing of key offensive players like Jones and Pierce being balanced by the loss of several defensive starters. The team will need to continue addressing roster needs in the coming weeks to build a contender for the 2026 season.