T.Y. Hilton‘s name has popped up as a player who could be traded before Tuesday’s deadline, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. While the asking price for the Colts’ No. 1 wideout would presumably be sky-high, a source tells Florio “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” in relation to a potential deal.
Hilton, 28 next month, has no interest in leaving Indianapolis, per Florio, and also wouldn’t be amenable to altering his contract in order to ease a trade. The Colts inked Hilton to a five-year, $65MM extension prior to the 2015 campaign, and he still has three years remaining on his current pact. The former third-round pick has non-guaranteed base salaries of $11MM, $13MM, and ~$14.5MM over the next three seasons, all of which are relative bargains for a pass-catcher of Hilton’s caliber.
The Colts have struggled in 2017 without Andrew Luck under center, but despite the lack of quality talent on Indianapolis’ roster, there’s been no indication the club is ready to undergo a complete rebuild under general manager Chris Ballard. In 10 months as the Colts’ top decision-maker, Ballard hasn’t traded away any key pieces, as his most high-profile deals have included spare parts in tight end Dwayne Allen and wide receiver Phillip Dorsett.
Dealing Hilton, though, would signal Indy’s intention to revamp its roster, as he’s been the team’s top offensive weapon for four-plus seasons. From 2013-16, Hilton averaged 81 receptions, 1,250 yards, and six touchdowns per season, and while his numbers in 2017 aren’t as eye-popping given the absence of Luck, Hilton has still managed 512 receiving yards through seven games.
Hilton isn’t the only Colts player to be mentioned in trade rumors today, as left tackle Anthony Castonzo and cornerback Vontae Davis have also been bandied about as potential candidates to be shipped out prior to Tuesday.
I would trade for Hilton in a second if I’m Jerry Jones. I’ll give you Beasley and a 2nd for him
I’m sure the Colts don’t have any interest in Beasley, and I’d imagine they’d want more than a 2nd.
Not with that salary. Good luck to them then
Patriots. Hogan left in a sling today.
Pats are really jeopardizing their future if they splurge on more talent now at the expense of another draft class though.
I would think that as long as Brady is on the field, the pats will do whatever it takes to keep that train going.
Offer the Colts a 2nd round pick.
Offer Allen and a 2018 4th to Seattle for Graham.
And for good measure offer a 5th to Detroit for Megatron ( On a reduced salary) and the offense will set.
Cleveland has the most draft picks and desperately needs a wide receiver. Iray wants to trade Hilton, Castanzo, and Davis. Only Luck makes more. Will he try to trade him when he’s healthy?