The Green Bay Packers may have their eyes on a seasoned free-duty recipient.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the Packers and Miami Dolphins could be “in the game” for free agent receiver TY Hilton, signaling the expected interest from the two teams when the new league year kicks off Wednesday.
Hilton, a four-time Pro Bowler, enters free agency after catching 56 passes for 762 yards and five touchdowns with the Indianapolis Colts in the last two years.
The Packers may be looking for low-cost veteran options in free agency, including with wide recipients. Over 30 years old and with production dwindling, Hilton is unlikely to be an expensive player by 2021, potentially giving the Packers a chance to add an experienced veteran capable of bringing something new to the attack alongside Davante Adams. , Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling at recipient.
Hilton, who will turn 32 in November, played in 15 games last season after appearing in just 10 in 2019.
Hilton caught 60.2 percent of his goals and averaged 8.2 yards per target for the Colts in 2020. He produced five receiving touchdowns, earning him at least five scores in eight of his first nine NFL seasons.
Pro Football Focus ranked Hilton as the 22nd best receiver by overall rating in 2020.
The veteran receiver played most of his snaps as a perimeter receiver last season, but he can operate from the lock.
Hilton caught three passes for 36 yards in the Colts’ 2020 win over the Green Bay Packers. In eight games, he produced more than 50 receiving yards.
Hilton will be an unlimited free agent. The legal sabotage period – when teams and players can agree on the terms of new deals – starts Monday.