Report: Colts favorite to land Cardinals WR

According to The 33rd Team, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown would make an excellent fit for the Indianapolis Colts.

Arizona — The position of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown will be worth keeping an eye on as free agency approaches for a variety of reasons.

Brown, a former first-round pick, had yet to find his footing in either Baltimore or Arizona before moving on to his new destination in the coming weeks.

Brown is unquestionably still the speedster he was at Oklahoma, capable of taking the top off a defense, however injuries and a lack of output have dominated Brown’s early career in the league.

Now, Hollywood will look for his next home.

The 33rd Team went through and projected the greatest landing sites for several well-known names poised to enter the market.

For Brown? It was the Indianapolis Colts.

“The Indianapolis Colts are hopeful they can sign Michael Pittman Jr. to a long-term deal this offseason. But if they can’t, look for them to use the franchise tag. But even if Pittman returns, the Colts need to add another playmaker to their offense,” wrote Marcus Mosher.

“Josh Downs and Alec Pierce are two of Indianapolis’ recent Day 2 picks, but the Colts need a bonafide No. 2 receiver who can stretch the field with speed to pair with Pittman.

“Marquise Brown would be a fantastic fit in Indianapolis, especially with Anthony Richardson. While Brown might be a tad overqualified to be a No. 2 receiver, putting him in a dome with a quarterback who can throw the ball 80 yards would be a sight to see. It will cost the Colts a lot to sign Brown, but he might be the missing piece to take their offense to the next level.”

It’s unclear what Brown would seek on the open market, but Spotrac estimates Brown’s market value at $14.8 million per season, while PFF predicts Brown will land a one-year deal worth $12 million.

Arizona will most likely attempt to acquire more talent in the 2024 NFL Draft, where they anticipate to see outstanding hands from guys like Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, and Malik Naber.