Colts held visit with free-agent WR KJ Hamler

The Indianapolis Colts hosted a visit for free-agent wide receiver KJ Hamler, according to the league’s transaction wire Tuesday.

Hamler, 24, was a second-round pick with the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL draft. The Penn State product has dealt with a litany of injuries since entering the NFL, including a torn ACL (2021), a torn pectoral muscle (2023) and two separate hamstring injuries that required stints on the injured reserve list (2020, 2022).

However, the most recent ailment Hamler has dealt with led to his release in July. Hamler was diagnosed with pericarditis, mild heart irritation, and the Broncos waived him with a non-football illness designation.

For what it’s worth, Broncos head coach Sean Payton told the media during training camp that the expected recovery timeline would be roughly one month and then a few more weeks to get Hamler’s conditioning back.

When healthy, Hamler offers depth as a slot receiver, vertical threat and return man on special teams. The Colts currently lack depth in the wide receiver room as they have just four players on the active roster at that position.

In 23 career games (six starts), Hamler has recorded 42 receptions for 620 yards (14.8 YPR) and three touchdowns.