Colts weigh a receiver addition after trading away Michael Pittman Jr.

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly among the NFL teams that could look to add another wide receiver this summer, as they try to strengthen the rotation behind their top two offensive playmakers at the position. The discussion centers on how the roster has reshaped since the team moved on from Michael Pittman Jr. earlier in the spring, a move framed as part of making financial room for new deals.

According to Pro Football Rumors, the Colts’ salary and roster planning helped set the stage for Pittman’s exit. The report ties the broader budget picture to new contract work for quarterback Daniel Jones and to the receiver’s room, which now has Alec Pierce listed as the top piece on the depth chart.

In that same planning outline, Josh Downs is portrayed as a continued starter presence, implying that the Colts view their offense as having defined roles rather than an open competition at the top of the formation. Pierce’s position at the top of the group, coupled with Downs’ expected starting responsibilities, leaves less clarity on what comes next for meaningful snaps once game plans move past the initial packages.

Beyond Pierce and Downs, Pro Football Rumors points to a more uncertain depth picture. The report notes that Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was signed during free agency, giving Indianapolis additional experience in the receiver group. However, the writer describes the overall state of the rotation after the first two as still unsettled, which is why a summer addition remains under consideration.

This kind of roster decision tends to matter most during the preseason and early regular season, when injuries, matchup changes, and play-calling adjustments can rapidly expose thin spots in the receiving corps. For the Colts, the key challenge would be creating enough reliable options to keep the passing game consistent across different personnel groupings.

It is also worth noting what the Colts appear not to be doing, based on the information currently public. The report does not describe a specific target, timing, or deal framework. Instead, it frames the situation as a team-building process, with the receiver addition being a “consideration” rather than a confirmed move.

For Colts fans watching what to expect next, the most practical questions are how much of the receiver workload the team expects from Westbrook-Ikhine and whether the front office is trying to reduce risk by adding a more proven third option. If Indianapolis does move for another wideout, it would most likely be to stabilize the middle of the depth chart and preserve offensive flexibility as the season develops.