Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton said on Wednesday that he wants to be a Colt for life, and that both sides have already had a handful of contract extension discussions before COVID-19 hitbut have yet to come to an actual agreement (via 1070 The Fans Kevin Bowen and The Athletics Zak Keefer):

The 30 year old wideout had a down season in 2019, catching 45 receptions for 501 receiving yards (11.1 ypr. avg.) and 5 touchdown receptions during 10 startsas he was limited by injuries (including a torn calf) and lukewarm starting quarterback play.

However, the 4x Pro Bowl wideout is just a year removed from recording 76 receptions for 1,270 receiving yards (16.7 ypr. avg.) and 6 touchdown receptions during 14 starts in 2018.

Hilton ranks 4th all-time in Colts franchise history in receptions (552) and receiving yards (8,598), and is also 7th in receiving touchdowns (45) from his 8 standout seasons in Indianapolis.

The hope is that by being paired with a veteran quarterback upgrade, Philip Rivers, that Hilton will have a bounce back season in Indianapoliswith a wily proven gunslinger whos willing to take chances and throw the ball downfieldas Hilton excels as an elite deep threat.

Hilton is in the last season of a 5-year, $65 million contract extension that he signed with the Colts back in August of 2015. Hes due for a $14.542 million cap hit in 2020.

With a rebound season, the franchise great should be a strong candidate to be re-signedbut those discussions could just depend on his underlying health during his 31 year old campaign.

However, Hilton and the Colts could always reach a contract extension agreement even sooner.

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Colts Wideout T.Y. Hilton Wants to Be a Colt for LifeBoth Sides Have Had Extension Talks - Stampede Blue