The Indianapolis Colts could use plenty, but they are especially thin at wide receiver after dealing Josh Downs and Keenan Allen ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Perhaps Reggie Wayne can be of service.
The fifth-year WR coach, who ranks second in franchise history with 1,070 receptions, 14,345 receiving yards and 82 receiving touchdowns, joked about coming out of retirement following the team's busy day. “Welp… Might be time to dust off the old Reeboks,” he posted on X. “Has the player-Coach thing ever happened before?”
Coming to work in Indy is likely a grueling chore this season, as the Colts lumber their way through a lost season marked by substantial change. It is important to keep a sense of humor during such a time. Wayne is managing to keep the mood light even though his job just got much more challenging.
Allen and Downs led the squad in catches and receiving yards, respectively. Alec Pierce, the man who was tapped to be the No. 1 WR after signing a $114 million contract in the offseason, remains on injured reserve.
Wayne might actually be the Colts' best option. The Super Bowl 41 champion will turn 48 years old on Nov. 17 and last played during the 2014 campaign. If there is any chance of a bonkers return coming to fruition, Indianapolis is probably the place for it.
Following an almost five-year layoff, Philip Rivers filled in at quarterback for the Colts last season. Desperation has struck the organization once again. Reggie Wayne will not suit up on Sunday. But who will?