Colts Show Interest in Three-Time Super Bowl Champion

The Indianapolis Colts hosted a trio of receivers for a workout on Tuesday.

Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) is introduced against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts made a few roster moves on Tuesday, including the signing of quarterback Brett Rypien to the practice squad after Anthony Richardson landed on IR due to an eye injury.

In addition to working out various quarterbacks, the Colts hosted a trio of receivers for a workout. Those three receivers were Mecole Hardman, Jordan Kerley, and Colton Dowell.

A load of tryouts today for the #Colts:

QB Jeff Driskel
QB Kyle Trask
QB Jaren Hall
QB Tanner Mordecai
WR Mecole Hardman
WR Jordan Kerley
WR Colton Dowell

— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) October 14, 2025

Mecole Hardman

Oct 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; /Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Hardman won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs as a part of the explosive Patrick Mahomes-led offense.

Originally a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, Hardman spent his entire rookie contract in Kansas City. He signed with the New York Jets in the 2023 offseason, but caught only one pass before asking for a trade.

The Chiefs traded back for Hardman, where he spent the remainder of the 2023 season and the entire 2024 season. Hardman caught an overtime touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII, sealing the Chiefs' victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Hardman signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers in March earlier this year, but he was cut from the 53-man roster in August. He spent a month on the Packers' practice squad before being released three weeks ago.

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Jordan Kerley

Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Jordan Kerley (1) catches a pass in the red zone setting up an Southern Methodist Mustangs touchdown as Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Arquon Bush (9) attempts to stop him in the second quarter of the American Athletic Conference game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. | Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Kerley spent his freshman year at Arizona State before transferring to SMU for the final three years of his NCAA career.

At SMU, Kerley hauled in 67 receptions for 1,104 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. At 16.5 yards per reception, Kerley was a downfield threat who opened up the field for the Mustangs' offense.

Kerley finished as SMU's second-leading receiver in 2022, sitting behind Rashee Rice.

Kerley was a part of the 2024 NFL draft class but was not selected. He was hosted for a tryout by the Chicago Bears in 2024, but never signed with the team.

Colton Dowell

Oct 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Colton Dowell (14) walks onto the field for warmups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Dowell was a seventh-round pick out of UT Martin by the Tennessee Titans in the 2023 NFL draft. He caught one pass for three yards in his rookie season before suffering a torn ACL in Week 17.

His knee injury kept him out for the entire 2024 season, and the Titans eventually cut Dowell in July earlier this summer.

At UT Martin, Dowell left as the school's all-time leader in receiving yards (2,796). He ranks third in school history with 19 touchdowns and 177 receptions.

Indy's receivers have stayed healthy for the most part this season, so there really wouldn't be any reason to bring in any of these guys unless the Colts want a new practice squad member.