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The Indianapolis Colts will have to fight to keep free agent wide receiver Alec Piece this offseason.

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Pierce is coming off a career year in 2025, and though the Colts should prioritize keeping the homegrown talent in Indianapolis, CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin predicts the breakout receiver will land with the Buffalo Bills in free agency.

Here is what Dubin had to say about Pierce and his potential fit in Buffalo:

“The Bills need to figure out who is going to be their big-bodied receiver. Joe Brady wants it to be Keon Coleman, apparently, but counting on him suddenly turning into a guy he hasn’t been during his career is foolish. Pierce could give them a premier perimeter deep threat that stretches the field for Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid underneath and over the middle.”

Pierce posted his first 1,000-yard campaign in 2025 and also had six touchdowns. The 25-year-old has led the league in yards per reception in each of the last two seasons, showcasing his dynamic skillset and big-play ability.

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Josh Allen has never played with a true field-stretching receiver, outside of a season or two of solid production from Gabe Davis.

Adding Pierce to the Bills’ offense would give Allen an electric deep threat who is only getting better and has a ton of juice.

Additionally, a receiver duo of Pierce and Khalil Shakir would be the best of both worlds for Buffalo. Pierce’s speed, paired with Shakir’s savvy route running, is a combo that would work well.

The Bills are slated to be $7 million under the cap, but general manager Brandon Beane should be able to get that number up with a few roster moves.

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Pierce is projected to land an $80 million over four seasons, per Spotrac. If Buffalo can find enough money to sign the ascending playmaker, they should do so to help out Allen, as he’s in the middle of his prime.

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