In recent memory, wide receiver Phillip Dorsett is regarded as one of the Indianapolis Colts’ least successful first-round selections. Dorsett had 51 receptions for 753 yards and zero touchdowns in his two seasons with the squad.
However, Bleacher Report is urging the Colts to re-sign the former first-round pick.
“The Colts’ wide receiver situation is perilously thin. There are just five wide receivers on the active roster, and both Josh Downs and Alec Pierce carried dubious classifications this week, according to the NFL writers at Bleacher Report. Currently, it’s worthwhile to look through the practise squads of other teams in an effort to locate a player who could add some depth.
The name Phillip Dorsett is well-known. The former Colt is currently a member of the Broncos practise squad.”
As long as Indianapolis signs Dorsett to the active roster, the Colts may sign him off the Denver practise squad for no money.
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The Colts drafted Dorsett at No. 29 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft. But he started just 7 games before Indianapolis sent him to the New England Patriots in a trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett just prior to the 2017 season.
In eight NFL seasons, Dorsett has posted 151 catches, 2,001 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. His best season came with the Colts in 2016 when he had 33 receptions for 528 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The majority of this season, the 30-year-old has been a member of the Broncos practise squad. He played against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. However, he only got one target—which he failed to catch—and only played six snaps.
With the Houston Texans the previous season, Dorsett caught 20 passes for 257 yards and a touchdown.
Since Dorsett left the Colts in 2016, the franchise has had two head coaches and numerous offensive coordinators. In case the squad is worried about the well-being of Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, Dorsett could be a fascinating addition.
