Former Indianapolis Colts first round pick lands new opportunity in the NFL just in time for training camp

A significant amount of news involving former Indianapolis Colts players has occurred over the past week, with Daurice Fountain announcing his retirement, Julian Blackmon signing with the New Orleans Saints, and now Phillip Dorsett landing a new opportunity in the NFL just in time for training camp. Colts' former WR Phillip Dorsett signs with the […]

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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Indianapolis Colts helmet logo at midfield at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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A significant amount of news involving former Indianapolis Colts players has occurred over the past week, with Daurice Fountain announcing his retirement, Julian Blackmon signing with the New Orleans Saints, and now Phillip Dorsett landing a new opportunity in the NFL just in time for training camp.


Colts' former WR Phillip Dorsett signs with the Raiders

Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (15) celebrates his touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Colts won 34-6.
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The Colts drafted Dorsett out of Miami with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The team had had quite a bit of success in the past with drafting Miami players in the first round, including legends Edgerrin James and Reggie Wayne, who came from the program. Dorsett wasn't able to live up to that same standard, though.

He only spent two seasons with the Colts, appearing in 25 games and making seven starts. He recorded 51 receptions for 753 yards and three touchdowns. His best season with the Colts was his second year in the NFL, where he set his still career high of 528 yards in a season. Dorsett was traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for QB Jacoby Brissett.

While he did not live up to his first-round draft selection, Dorsett has been able to hang around in the NFL for going on ten years where he has appeared in regular-season action in eight different seasons. Since leaving the Colts, Dorsett has spent time with the Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and most recently the Denver Broncos in 2023. Now he is joining the Las Vegas Raiders and future Hall of Fame head coach Pete Carroll ahead of the team's training camp. It's a pretty solid opportunity as well with the WR room behind their three projected starter leaving a lot to be desired. He will now look to compete for a roster spot and try to prolong a lackluster but still long professional career.