D.j. Montgomery

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		10	6	92	1
2025		1	—	—	—
2024		3	3	51	0
2023		7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

D.J. Montgomery drew a C+ on the Contract Value Index — a calibrated read on Indianapolis's cap allocation at WR. At $1.03M AAV on a one-year deal, Montgomery's contract reflects his standing as a depth piece rather than a meaningful contributor, and that valuation aligns cleanly with his C-grade performance profile and the brutal reality of his career production: six receptions and 92 receiving yards across four seasons. The 2025 season saw him appear in just one game before landing on Injured Reserve, a development that has effectively removed him from the Colts' offensive plans heading into 2026 and reinforced the organizational skepticism evident in their recent offensive signings elsewhere. At 29 with five years of professional experience, Montgomery is no longer operating in a developmental window — his inability to establish himself as a reliable target after this much time in the league is a clear indictment of both his ceiling and his fit at the position. The Colts' decision to sign multiple offensive linemen and a new quarterback while Montgomery sits sidelined signals minimal confidence in a near-term return to meaningful snaps, leaving his contract as a low-risk, low-reward asset that carries no meaningful cap implications. Unless he emerges from IR and delivers an unexpected training camp performance, this deal represents cap-neutral roster filler on the margins of the franchise's 2026 plans.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where D.j.'s contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

D.J. Montgomery grades a C performance mark, with his limited role anchoring the assessment. At 29 years old and five seasons into his NFL career, Montgomery has failed to establish himself as a reliable contributor, evidenced by a career total of just six receptions and 92 receiving yards across four seasons—a production floor that places him squarely in replacement-level territory. His 2025 season appearance in just one game underscores both his lack of offensive integration and the precarious injury status that now dominates his roster outlook following his Injured Reserve placement. The one bright spot in his trajectory—converting opportunities into touchdowns when given the chance—offers a glimmer of upside, but it remains largely theoretical given the volume constraints he's faced throughout his tenure. At this stage of his career, Montgomery operates as organizational depth rather than a meaningful offensive weapon, and with the Colts actively signing talent at multiple positions while he's sidelined, his path back to meaningful snaps appears increasingly uncertain heading into 2026 training camp.

How D.j. Compares at the Position

D.j. Montgomery ranks 155th of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots D.j. between Kavontae Turpin (C) just ahead and Andrew Armstrong (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

D.J. Montgomery's public perception heading into the 2026 season reflects a harsh reality for the Indianapolis Colts receiver, earning a D- sentiment grade that accurately captures widespread indifference and disappointment. With career totals of just 92 receiving yards and 6 receptions across four NFL seasons, Montgomery has become the definition of a replacement-level depth piece who has failed to justify his roster spot. His current placement on Injured Reserve dominates the limited media coverage he receives, with headlines focusing more on his unavailability than any meaningful on-field contributions. The Colts organization appears to share this lukewarm assessment, as evidenced by their decision to pursue other talent while Montgomery sits sidelined, signaling minimal confidence in his future role within the franchise. At $1.0M annually, he represents a low-risk investment that has yielded virtually no return, leaving fans and analysts viewing him as a forgettable roster filler rather than a legitimate NFL contributor. Montgomery's inability to break through after four years has cemented his status as a player operating on the periphery of the league, generating more questions about roster construction than excitement about potential.