T.Y. Hilton

Part of Colts WR Donte Moncrief’s goals this offseason was to shed some weight in trying to achieve better conditioning.

Moncrief says he’s dropped around nine pounds (from 223 to 214) for the final season of his rookie contract.

“I feel better, faster and lighter,” Moncrief says.

This new version of Moncrief has left a strong first impression on Chris Ballard, who will have a decision to make next offseason on the future of No. 10.

“I thought Donte Moncrief had an outstanding, outstanding offseason,” Ballard said. “I want to see it continue into camp and into the season.

“We think he has great upside and I’ve really appreciated the way he’s worked.”

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Moncrief had some injuries last season and was in and out of lineups, missing seven games. He now says he's in the "best shape and condition," according to the story. Moncrief has looked great so far, also according to the story, stepping in for T.Y. Hilton who has been sidelined.