Colts add veteran look during workouts with multiple wideouts

The Indianapolis Colts held workouts on Saturday that included a group of free agent veterans, a sign of how they are continuing to evaluate options as the roster-building process moves toward the start of the regular season. According to Yahoo Sports, the team worked out multiple players at several positions rather than focusing on one position group.

Among the wideouts getting a look were Josh Reynolds, Tre’Quan Smith, and Equanimeous St. Brown. The presence of three veteran receivers in the same workout window suggests the Colts were prioritizing both experience and depth, looking to see which skill sets translate in their system and day-to-day practice environment.

The Colts also evaluated QB Mark Gronowski during the same session. For an NFL team, additional quarterback work in August can serve a straightforward purpose: confirm timing, mobility, and decision-making across different routes and coverages with new teammates, especially when trying to create reliable depth behind the established starters and primary backup.

On the defensive side, cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau was among the players worked out. Bringing in a veteran defensive back for workouts is typically aimed at testing coverage skills, including how a player communicates in the secondary, reacts to route combinations, and handles the physical and mental demands of cornerback play across multiple looks.

Beyond the names themselves, the workout list reflects a broader NFL preseason reality. Teams frequently bring in free agents for tryouts and meetings to close gaps, push competition, and identify role players who can contribute on special teams or in rotational snaps. While workouts do not guarantee a contract, they can clarify which players are trending toward the roster bubble.

What to watch next is whether any of the worked-out players receive a follow-up opportunity, such as a team signing, another visit, or a longer look as training camp progresses. For now, the key takeaway is that Indianapolis is continuing to widen the net on both offense and defense, particularly at wide receiver, as it shapes its final depth chart.

If the Colts do add any of these veterans afterward, the bigger question will be fit. For receivers, that often comes down to understanding routes quickly, consistency in timing with the quarterback group, and the ability to play the role the team needs, whether as a depth option in three-receiver packages or a special-teams contributor. For defensive backs, it usually centers on communication, footwork in man coverage, and whether the player can handle scheme-specific assignments.