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Colts working out former top-five draft pick

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 11/6/23

The Indianapolis Colts are desperate for wide receiver help and are bringing in a former top-five pick for a look.

The Colts hosted wide receiver Sammy Watkins for a workout on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The veteran receiver has yet to play this season and has not caught on with a team.

The #Colts, who were in the market for a WR before the trade deadline, worked out veteran Sammy Watkins today, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 6, 2023

The Colts already needed a wide receiver, and the situation got worse for them when rookie Josh Downs left Sunday’s game early with a lingering knee injury. Outside of Michael Pittman Jr., the team pretty much had to improvise with its receiver sets, which likely helped prompt this latest search.

The 30-year-old Watkins, the No. 4 overall pick in 2014, has not been an impact player for several seasons. He last played for the Baltimore Ravens, where he caused a bit of controversy during the team’s playoff run last year with some comments he made about quarterback Lamar Jackson.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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