Cowboys sign former Colts WR T.Y. Hilton

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys mentioned Monday they’ve signed former Indianapolis Colts star T.Y. Hilton.

The broad receiver who has not performed within the 2022 season visited the group Monday.

Hilton, 32, ranks third on the Colts all-time receiving lists for receptions and yards, Information 8’s Charlie Clifford reviews.

The 2022 free agent from Florida Worldwide has been with the Colts since 2012 after being drafted because the 92nd general decide within the third spherical of the draft.

The announcement from Dallas mentioned partly, “Hilton is a free-agent, who spent the primary 10 seasons of his profession with the Colts, however has been out of the league this 12 months.

“A four-time Professional Bowler (2014-17), Hilton has been a dynamic receiver when wholesome. He’s had 5 1,000-yard seasons together with an NFL-best 1,148 yards in 2016 for the Colts. His 9,691 profession receiving yards ranks third in Colts historical past behind Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne.

“However Hilton’s numbers have decreased in the previous few years, together with final season when he caught simply 23 passes for 331 yards and three touchdowns. Nonetheless, with these scores, Hilton turned one in all 15 NFL gamers within the Tremendous Bowl period to have no less than 3 TD catches within the first 10 seasons of his profession.

“Hilton will be a part of a Cowboys receiving group that features CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup, who’ve each performed effectively within the final month regardless of the Beckham Jr. hypothesis. The Cowboys even have veteran James Washington and Noah Brown, who had two clutch catches to assist the Cowboys beat the Texans on Sunday.