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Colts WR Alec Pierce's breakout game ends in ejection after touching official
Alec Pierce was ejected after minimal contact with an official during a breakout game with 132 yards and two touchdowns, crossing 1,000 receiving yards this season.
- On Jan. 4, 2026, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was ejected in the third quarter after game officials ruled he made contact with a referee while disputing a call.
- After the incomplete call in the end zone, Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, argued with a nearby official and inadvertently bumped field judge Jabir Walker while raising his arm.
- Before his ejection, Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, recorded four catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns, crossing 1,000 yards with 47 receptions and 84 targets for the season.
- The ejection removed Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, for the rest of the contest, forcing Riley Leonard and other receivers to adjust, and Pierce apologized to the official before addressing the media.
- Standing atop the league in yards per reception, Pierce projects as a high-value free agent with nearly $45.7 million in Colts cap space and a potential $20 million annual contract.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 22%
C 33%
R 45%
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