The Indianapolis Colts still have one big question to answer: Who'll replace Michael Pittman Jr? On paper, Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren will all pick up some of the slack, but paper doesn't win football games.
Pierce has never been a volume, chain-moving type of guy; he's a big-play specialist. Downs is entering a contract season, but his first year with Daniel Jones wasn't encouraging. As for Warren, he's a star in the making, clearly, but he's a tight end.
That leaves options like Ashton Dulin, rookie Deion Burks, or offseason signing Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. That's not the most enticing situation, and they should be active once other teams start chopping their rosters for the upcoming season.
The Indianapolis Colts should roll the dice on Jonathan Mingo if he becomes available
That should especially be the case with the Dallas Cowboys. They have a surplus at wide receiver and will most likely part ways with Jonathan Mingo. He hasn't panned out yet, but as a former second-round pick, he might be worth a flier.
The Cowboys sent a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Carolina Panthers to get Mingo. The mere fact that the Panthers gave up on a young second-round pick so easily was alarming, but the physical tools were enticing enough for the Cowboys to look the other way.
Fast forward to today, and he's made just 14 appearances (one start) in Dallas. He has six receptions on 21 targets for 71 yards and zero touchdowns. Then again, it's worth noting that the Cowboys have CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy at the top of the depth chart.
Mingo is a big-bodied, prototypical X-receiver who's much faster than the average player his size. Standing at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, he ran a 4.46 40-yard dash and made a living out of shaking off coverage with his acceleration.
While he still hasn't taken the next step as a route-runner, a savvy offensive mind like Shane Steichen could make the most of his big frame and physicality to get him in favorable matchups. He's also a sturdy and physical blocker, and the Colts can always welcome those for their explosive passing game.
So far, Mingo hasn't proven that he belongs in the league, but some players need more time to figure things out than others. He's just 25 and should be available for pennies on the dollar if (when) the Cowboys let him go.
The Colts can always cut him loose if things don't work out. But given their lack of weapons for the passing game and their clear need for a possession receiver, they should strongly consider giving him a call if he becomes available.
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