Colts listed as ‘best fit’ for former All-Pro veteran free agent wideout
Could the Colts still add a former All-Pro wideout to boost their receiving corps?
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Deebo Samuel #1 of the Washington Commanders runs the ball during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, the Indianapolis Colts are the best fit for veteran free agent wideout Deebo Samuel among potential NFL suitors: Deebo Samuel, WR Best team fit: Indianapolis Colts 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. 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.
Signing Samuel, who caught 72 passes last season in Washington, would also give quarterback Daniel Jones another catch-and-run target alongside tight end Tyler Warren. Both Samuel and Warren ranked in the top 15 of yards after the catch last season. Originally a 2019 2nd round pick of the San Francisco 49ers, the 30-year-0ld Samuel became NFL First-Team All-Pro and NFL Pro Bowler back in 2021 for his former team.
He spent last season as a member of the Washington Commanders, where he recorded 72 receptions for 727 total receiving yards (10. 1 ypr. avg.
) and 5 touchdown receptions during 16 games (12 starts). He also had 17 receptions for 75 total rushing yards (4. 4 ypc.