The Indianapolis Colts were able to end the preseason on a high note with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They were also able to get their first look at rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell handle some live action.
Campbell made his preseason debut after recovering from a lingering hamstring injury he suffered early in training camp. According to Jake Arthur of the team's official website, he is feeling back to 100 percent.
“It was a lot of fun. I felt like myself again,” Campbell told reporters after the game. “Being out with the injury obviously was very nagging, very annoying. But I definitely felt like myself again, and it was a lot of fun.”
Campbell lined up mostly out of the slot position against the Bengals and registered three catches for 42 yards on four targets while playing the entire first half. Most of his production came on an electrifying 31-yard catch and run. He and the Colts are hoping that it is a sign of what is to come in the 2019 NFL season.
“It was huge. I said earlier, I just kinda felt like myself again. I know the type of player I am, and I know that those are the types of plays I'm used to making,” Campbell said. “I take huge pride in my strength of run-after-catch ability, so I just felt like myself.”
Indianapolis put an emphasis on beefing up their receiving corps this offseason. As a result, they took Campbell in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Now that he is healthy, he will have an opportunity to etch out an integral role in the passing game as a rookie.
It is no secret that the sudden retirement of quarterback Andrew Luck has left the offense in a state of flux. Regardless, the Colts have good reason to be confident with Jacoby Brissett stepping in under center.
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