Colts Successfully Re-Sign Former WR With Over 1,000 Receiving Yards Per Season on a Contract Guaranteed to Replace Star Alec Pierce in the Future

Indianapolis, Indiana — In a move that highlights the organization’s long-term vision, the Indianapolis Colts have officially re-signed veteran wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to a guaranteed contract during the 2026 offseason. The agreement not only keeps Treadwell in Indianapolis but also opens the possibility that he could eventually become a future replacement for current Colts receiver Alec Pierce.

Sources around the league indicate that Treadwell’s market value during this free agency period was projected to reach $15–20 million on a multi-year deal, as several teams were reportedly searching for a veteran receiver with experience and leadership. However, the Colts moved quickly to retain the 10-year veteran before he could fully test the open market.

Treadwell, a first-round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, once entered the league as one of the most highly regarded wide receiver prospects of his class. Over the course of his NFL career, he has appeared in more than 90 games, recording 111 receptions for 1,242 receiving yards and five touchdowns, while also becoming known as one of the more reliable veteran contributors on special teams at the wide receiver position.

Beyond his on-field production, Treadwell has earned a strong reputation for leadership inside the locker room, something the Colts value highly as they continue building a younger roster around the offensive system led by head coach Shane Steichen. Team officials believe his experience and physical playing style can provide stability within the offense.

During a brief interview following the signing, Treadwell shared his excitement about remaining in Indianapolis.

“I’m grateful that the Colts believe in what I can bring to this team. Every year in this league teaches you something new, and now it’s about using all of that experience to help this team win. Indianapolis is where I want to keep competing.”

From the Colts’ perspective, keeping Treadwell is also part of a broader strategy to strengthen roster depth. While Alec Pierce remains one of the team’s fastest and most explosive vertical threats, Treadwell brings a different dimension — physical route running, strong blocking ability, and experience across multiple offensive systems.

As the Colts look toward the 2026 season, re-signing Treadwell represents a blend of veteran experience, roster depth, and long-term planning. With a market value once projected in the tens of millions and nearly a decade of NFL experience, Indianapolis believes the veteran receiver could still play a meaningful role in the next chapter of the franchise’s offensive development.