Veteran receiver, TY Hilton, seems to be returning for another season, even if it is not with the Indianapolis Colts.
Going into the offseason, the Indianapolis Colts had two players that were heavily contemplating retirement: Jack Doyle and TY Hilton. Early in March, Doyle announced his decision to walk away from the game.
Hilton, however, is still in the game. When Indy’s general manager, Chris Ballard, spoke at the Combine in early March, he said Hilton told him he still wanted to play football.
Hilton has now come out and said the same thing in a Monday appearance on NFL Network. However, Hilton is a free agent and he said he’s willing to return to the field with or without the Colts.
TY Hilton who is a free agent said on NFL Network he would love to remain in Indy. "If you want me then come get me. If Indy wants me they know how to find me and my agent" @WISH_TV #Colts
— Anthony Calhoun 📺 (@ACwishtv) March 14, 2022
TY Hilton could return with a team other than the Colts
TY Hilton was drafted by Indianapolis in 2012 and has played all 10 seasons of his professional career with the Colts. He has been a pillar member of the franchise for the last decade and is one of the best receivers in team history.
Hilton has played 143 games with Indy, catching 631 passes for 9,691 yards and 53 touchdowns. He is third all-time in Colts’ history in receptions and receiving yards behind Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne.
His 53 receiving touchdowns are fourth-most in franchise history behind Harrison, Wayne, and Raymond Berry.
Hilton is forever a part of Indianapolis history, so it would be pretty weird to see him in any jersey besides a Colts jersey. Often in sports, many legends end their careers in odd jerseys, hopefully, it doesn’t have to come to that for Hilton.
TY Hilton should finish his career with Colts
Hilton still wants to play and Indy can use all the help it can at receiver. Even if Hilton isn’t what he once was, he’s still a veteran that can contribute.
Ballard told the media that he believes a healthy Hilton can still be productive because of his instincts and IQ. If that’s the case, Indianapolis needs to find Hilton’s agent and get him a contract.
Additionally, the Colts need to continue building a competent roster so that the final years of Hilton’s playing career aren’t wasted.
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