Colts Sign WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for Depth

0:00It's March 22nd. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Indianapolis Colts are beefing up their wide receiver room by signing Nick Westbrook Icon to a one-year deal worth $1,402,000. General manager Chris Baller targeted him in free agency to add depth after trading away, Michael Pittman. Westbrook E-Keen brings solid experience from four strong seasons with the Tennessee Titans. The average nearly 50 targets a year in Tennessee from 2021 through 2024, showing reliable hands and big playability. Last season with the Miami doffins though, things didn't click as he managed just eleven catches for 89 yards. Fans and analysts see this as a smart, low-risk move to spark competition at the position. Westbrook Icon joins a group where the number three receiver spot behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs is wide open. He's up against Ashton Dullin for those reps. The team still plans to hunt for more receivers in the upcoming NFL Draft.

1:03Westbrook Icon knows he has to prove himself on a short-term contract and isn't guaranteed a roster spot come training camp. With fresh motivation after a tough year, his addition could raise the floor for the Colts passing game as they push for a stronger offense next season.