
Colts weigh tag as last resort while pursuing long-term deals for Jones and Pierce
Colts GM Chris Ballard says the franchise tag is a tool they’d prefer not to use on pending free agents Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, but it remains an option if a deal isn’t reached before the March 3 deadline. Talks at the scouting combine are ongoing and described as positive, with Jones stabilizing the QB position and Pierce posting strong receiving numbers in 2025.













