Colts named best team fit for Pro Bowl free agent wide receiver

The Indianapolis Colts ' roster is now pretty well set following the NFL draft. However, ESPN's Matt Bowen believes that one more addition should be made. Bowen recently named the best landing spots for several remaining free agents.

For wide receiver Deebo Samuel, Bowen believes that the Colts are an ideal team fit. "The Colts  added  veteran receiver  Nick Westbrook-Ikhine  this offseason, but Samuel would bring a unique skill set to coach Shane Steichen's offense as a complement to  Alec Pierce  and slot man  Josh Downs ," wrote Bowen. "Steichen can create a long runway for Samuel to get up to speed on crossers, while building in manufactured touches on screens and fly sweeps.

" Samuel was a second-round pick by the 49ers in the 2019 NFL draft. In 2021, Samuel was named a first-team All-Pro and a  Pro Bowler. That year, he had over 1,500 receiving yards, 502 rushing yards, and 10 total touchdowns.

Earlier in his career, Samuel did a bit of everything within the 49ers' offense, making plays as a ball carrier, as a pass catcher, and moving around the formation. He's been very good with the ball in his hands, picking up YAC. Samuel's role as a ball carrier was reduced in Washington.