{"id":154504,"date":"2026-02-20T13:10:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:10:20","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-packers-urged-to-get-ahead-of-alec-pierces-new-contract-a-quiet-move-that-could-save-green-bay-millions-and-lock-in-one-of-jordan-loves-most-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/league\/qrhxpggnkbeiqsvsv7ve\" alt=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/league\/qrhxpggnkbeiqsvsv7ve\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/4\/47\/Alec_Pierce_Commanders_vs_Colts_OCT2022_%28cropped%29.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/4\/47\/Alec_Pierce_Commanders_vs_Colts_OCT2022_%28cropped%29.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_landscape_tablet\/packers\/mn38zavun8gkebbrqr9p.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_landscape_tablet\/packers\/mn38zavun8gkebbrqr9p.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute end-2 bottom-2\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\"><span class=\"text-xs font-semibold\">5<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"403\"><strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"403\">Why the Green Bay Packers Must Act Fast on Christian Watson\u2019s Extension Before Alec Pierce Resets the Wide Receiver Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"1002\">The <strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"450\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Green Bay Packers<\/span><\/span><\/strong> are approaching one of their most strategically delicate offseasons in years, not because of immediate roster holes or dramatic coaching changes, but because of the timing-related financial pressures building in the NFL\u2019s rapidly inflating salary landscape. With league-wide salary caps increasing by roughly $25 million per team each year and organizations frequently spending more than 10 percent above the cap in cash, the modern front-office \u201cmeta\u201d has shifted decisively toward paying cornerstone players early \u2014 before the market surges again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1534\">This approach, spearheaded most effectively by the <strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, has become the standard for analytically driven franchises. By locking players into long-term deals before their value spikes, teams solidify cost certainty while maximizing roster flexibility. For the Packers, the next major candidate for that strategy is star receiver <strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1410\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Christian Watson<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, who is uniquely eligible for an extension due to the structure of his contract despite recently signing a one-year deal.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1609\">Why Christian Watson Should Be Green Bay\u2019s Top Extension Priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"2029\">Watson remains one year away from free agency, which is precisely why the Packers need to move quickly. From the team\u2019s perspective, signing him now avoids entering a 2027 offseason where the salary cap is projected to rise again \u2014 pushing wide receiver prices even higher. From Watson\u2019s perspective, locking in long-term security early protects him from the risk of injury, performance volatility, or market shifts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2395\">The biggest looming complication is the status of <strong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2122\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Alec Pierce<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, the sixth-best projected free agent in the 2026 class. Pierce, a long, vertical playmaker with a nearly identical profile to Watson, is expected to cash in regardless of whether he re-signs with the <strong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2364\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Indianapolis Colts<\/span><\/span><\/strong> or hits open market bidding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2753\">When Pierce signs, he will instantly reset expectations for receivers drafted in the same class and possessing similar production curves. Because Watson and Pierce share strikingly parallel athletic, stylistic, and draft backgrounds, Pierce\u2019s deal will almost certainly form the baseline for Watson\u2019s market \u2014 leaving Green Bay with far less flexibility.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2810\"><strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2810\">Why Comparing Watson and Pierce Matters So Much<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2827\">Both players:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"3060\">\n<li data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<p data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2876\">Stand as tall, explosive downfield receivers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2933\">\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2933\">Thrive in vertical concepts and contested situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3001\">\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3001\">Closed their rookie contracts with strong late-stage production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3060\">\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3060\">Were drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3340\">Because their profiles mirror each other so closely, agents on both sides will treat Pierce\u2019s contract as a direct compensation benchmark. If Pierce signs first, Watson\u2019s camp can credibly demand a nearly identical structure \u2014 or more \u2014 whether with Green Bay or another team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3542\">At present, the Packers hold rare negotiating leverage because Watson is not yet eligible for free agency, giving the team a narrow window before market inflation and receiver contracts spike again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3542\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/Mzk6MDAwMDAwMDAwMzcxMjA3\/usatsi_27931630.jpg?arena_f_auto\" alt=\"Colts breakout WR Alec Pierce just told the team what he needs to be back  in 2026 ahead of free agency - A to Z Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3615\"><strong data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3615\">How the Current Wide Receiver Salary Market Affects the Packers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3741\">The mid-range wide receiver contract tier is shockingly thin right now. Below are the top APYs for WRs under 30 years old:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"4433\">\n<li data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3773\">\n<p data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3773\">Ja\u2019Marr Chase: $40,250,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3807\">\n<p data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3807\">Justin Jefferson: $35,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3836\">\n<p data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3836\">CeeDee Lamb: $34,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3866\">\n<p data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3866\">D.K. Metcalf: $32,999,882<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3898\">\n<p data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3898\">Garrett Wilson: $32,500,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3926\">\n<p data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3926\">A.J. Brown: $32,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3961\">\n<p data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3961\">Amon-Ra St. Brown: $30,002,500<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3992\">\n<p data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3992\">Brandon Aiyuk: $30,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4021\">\n<p data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4021\">Tee Higgins: $28,750,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4052\">\n<p data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4052\">Jaylen Waddle: $28,250,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4080\">\n<p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4080\">D.J. Moore: $27,500,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4114\">\n<p data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4114\">Jameson Williams: $26,666,667<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4145\">\n<p data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4145\">DeVonta Smith: $25,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4175\">\n<p data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4175\">Nico Collins: $24,250,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4212\">\n<p data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4212\">Michael Pittman Jr.: $23,333,333<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4241\">\n<p data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4241\">Jerry Jeudy: $17,500,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4272\">\n<p data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4272\">Khalil Shakir: $13,250,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4304\">\n<p data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4304\">Darnell Mooney: $13,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4336\">\n<p data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4336\">Rashod Bateman: $12,250,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4368\">\n<p data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4368\">Darius Slayton: $12,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4399\">\n<p data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4399\">Travis Hunter: $11,662,278<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4433\">\n<p data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4433\">Christian Watson: $11,000,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4640\">Between $23.3 million and $13.25 million, there is almost no middle tier for younger receivers. This creates a \u201cpricing void\u201d that Watson fits perfectly into today \u2014 but may not fit into a year from now.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4952\">Because Watson already earns $11 million APY and has outperformed expectations following his ACL recovery, his next contract will almost certainly rise into the vacant mid-tier range. If Green Bay acts now, they can shape that number. If they wait until Pierce signs, they will be reacting \u2014 not negotiating.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"5006\"><strong data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5006\">Why Pierce\u2019s Contract Will Change Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5260\">Spotrac projects Pierce\u2019s deal at around $20.2 million annually \u2014 a conservative estimate considering the market explosion. A more realistic comparison is <strong data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5183\">Jameson Williams<\/strong>, who signed for $26.7 million per year as a high-end WR2 with elite speed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5282\">Career comparison:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5283\" data-end=\"5436\">\n<li data-start=\"5283\" data-end=\"5335\">\n<p data-start=\"5285\" data-end=\"5335\"><strong data-start=\"5285\" data-end=\"5306\">Jameson Williams:<\/strong> 148 REC, 2,513 YDS, 17 TDs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5383\">\n<p data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5383\"><strong data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5354\">Alec Pierce:<\/strong> 157 REC, 2,934 YDS, 17 TDs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5384\" data-end=\"5436\">\n<p data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5436\"><strong data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5407\">Christian Watson:<\/strong> 133 REC, 2,264 YDS, 20 TDs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5686\">Statistically, Pierce and Watson outperform Williams in certain efficiency metrics, particularly in touchdown production and red-zone reliability. If Williams is valued at $26.7M APY, Pierce could push the market upward \u2014 and Watson would follow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5688\" data-end=\"5875\">If the Packers wait until after Pierce signs a deal, Watson\u2019s asking price could increase by <strong data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5807\">$5\u201310 million per year<\/strong>, instantly erasing the financial advantage Green Bay holds today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5688\" data-end=\"5875\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/AA1WsNi3.img?w=768&amp;h=432&amp;m=6&amp;x=449&amp;y=87&amp;s=124&amp;d=124\" alt=\"Why the 49ers should not sign Alec Pierce\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5952\"><strong data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5952\">Why Timing Matters More for Watson Than Any Other Packers Extension<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5954\" data-end=\"6220\">Green Bay has several other players they hope to extend soon \u2014 including <strong data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6043\">Tucker Kraft<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6062\">Devonte Wyatt<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"6068\" data-end=\"6109\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lukas Van Ness<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2014 but Watson\u2019s situation is the only one where timing directly affects millions of dollars in cost variance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6222\" data-end=\"6411\">The receiver market\u2019s inflation, the lack of a mid-tier payment band, and Pierce\u2019s pending contract form a rare financial convergence. If the Packers ignore it and wait, they risk facing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6412\" data-end=\"6575\">\n<li data-start=\"6412\" data-end=\"6445\">\n<p data-start=\"6414\" data-end=\"6445\">A massive APY jump for Watson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6503\">\n<p data-start=\"6448\" data-end=\"6503\">A potential franchise tag exceeding <strong data-start=\"6484\" data-end=\"6501\">$28.8 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6504\" data-end=\"6536\">\n<p data-start=\"6506\" data-end=\"6536\">Reduced negotiation leverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6537\" data-end=\"6575\">\n<p data-start=\"6539\" data-end=\"6575\">Complications in 2027 cap planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6721\">Signing Watson now gives the Packers cost certainty, continuity for <strong data-start=\"6645\" data-end=\"6686\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jordan Love<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and long-term roster stability.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6723\" data-end=\"6789\"><strong data-start=\"6727\" data-end=\"6789\">The NFL\u2019s New Contract Meta \u2014 And Why Green Bay Must Adapt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6791\" data-end=\"7041\">With league-wide cap jumps accelerating and player salaries rising proportionally, slow negotiation strategies are becoming obsolete. The Eagles pioneered paying early; the Packers can no longer afford to trail behind financially progressive teams.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7043\" data-end=\"7212\">Other franchises are locking in players years before free agency hits. Green Bay risks falling into a reactive posture that will cost them significantly in the future.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7299\"><strong data-start=\"7218\" data-end=\"7299\">Conclusion: The Packers Cannot Wait \u2014 Watson\u2019s Deal Must Come Before Pierce\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7301\" data-end=\"7537\">When evaluated through financial projections, league trends, market comparisons, and career parallels, the conclusion becomes unavoidable:<br data-start=\"7439\" data-end=\"7442\" \/><strong data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7535\">The Packers must finalize Watson\u2019s long-term extension before Alec Pierce signs his deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7539\" data-end=\"7774\">If Pierce sets the market first, Green Bay loses its bargaining advantage instantly. For a team building stability around Jordan Love and a young offensive core, preserving flexibility and avoiding inflated future costs is essential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7776\" data-end=\"7968\">Watson represents one of the Packers\u2019 most valuable long-term assets. Securing him now isn\u2019t just smart \u2014 it\u2019s necessary to maintain roster balance in an NFL economy changing faster than ever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Why the Green Bay Packers Must Act Fast on Christian Watson\u2019s Extension Before Alec Pierce Resets the Wide Receiver Market The Green Bay Packers are approaching&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":154505,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-154504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - NEWS USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"5 Why the Green Bay Packers Must Act Fast on Christian Watson\u2019s Extension Before Alec Pierce Resets the Wide Receiver Market The Green Bay Packers are approaching...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"NEWS USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-20T13:10:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"MrThanh\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"MrThanh\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504\",\"name\":\"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - NEWS USA\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-20T13:10:20+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-20T13:10:20+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/850fd1b8bcb1d322b7f0a04b3d2f18ec\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/\",\"name\":\"NEWS USA\",\"description\":\"Your Daily Dose of Sports News and Updates\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/850fd1b8bcb1d322b7f0a04b3d2f18ec\",\"name\":\"MrThanh\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8c8f2d90ff2a21a61a5e6bc0619622a5021fc65353885d9d7b3db1c8c7c1ca8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8c8f2d90ff2a21a61a5e6bc0619622a5021fc65353885d9d7b3db1c8c7c1ca8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"MrThanh\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?author=6\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - NEWS USA","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - NEWS USA","og_description":"5 Why the Green Bay Packers Must Act Fast on Christian Watson\u2019s Extension Before Alec Pierce Resets the Wide Receiver Market The Green Bay Packers are approaching...","og_url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504","og_site_name":"NEWS USA","article_published_time":"2026-02-20T13:10:20+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"MrThanh","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"MrThanh","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504","url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504","name":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 - NEWS USA","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg","datePublished":"2026-02-20T13:10:20+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-20T13:10:20+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/850fd1b8bcb1d322b7f0a04b3d2f18ec"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/avtnew-87-1.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=154504#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers urged to get ahead of Alec Pierce\u2019s new contract \u2014 a quiet move that could save Green Bay millions and lock in one of Jordan Love\u2019s most important rising weapons before the price skyrockets. \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/","name":"NEWS USA","description":"Your Daily Dose of Sports News and Updates","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/850fd1b8bcb1d322b7f0a04b3d2f18ec","name":"MrThanh","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8c8f2d90ff2a21a61a5e6bc0619622a5021fc65353885d9d7b3db1c8c7c1ca8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8c8f2d90ff2a21a61a5e6bc0619622a5021fc65353885d9d7b3db1c8c7c1ca8d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"MrThanh"},"url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?author=6"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=154504"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154504\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":154506,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154504\/revisions\/154506"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/154505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=154504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=154504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=154504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}