Patriots Predicted To Sign Impact Receiver To $104M Deal In Bold Move
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The New England Patriots are expected to be active in the wide receiver market this offseason.
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New England is reportedly set to release Stefon Diggs, creating an even bigger need at the position. The Patriots have been linked to plenty of receivers, whether it’s in free agency or the draft, but one popular name is Indianapolis Colts receiver, Alec Pierce.
Patriots insider Chad Graff of The Athletic named Pierce a perfect fit for the team.
“This is perhaps the most intriguing player for the Patriots in free agency,” Graff wrote in an article published on Thursday. “Pierce’s price tag is going to be high, but he fits a lot of what New England is likely to be looking for in a receiver.
“Pierce is a big-bodied deep threat who could help maximize Drake Maye’s strength in the longer passing game, and he’s only 25. The downside is that while the potential is great, you’re going to have to pay a lot of money for someone with one career 1,000-yard season who has never been targeted more than 85 times in a season.”
Pierce is one of, if not the top receiver available in free agency, so several teams will be after him. However, Graff does expect the Patriots to land Pierce in a massive $104 million deal.
“The Patriots sign Pierce to a four-year, $104 million contract,” Graff added.
Pierce recorded 47 receptions for 1,007 yards and 6 touchdowns last season with the Colts. He would immediately become the team's No. 1 receiver and add a downfield threat for the Patriots offense to build around.
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