The Indianapolis Colts aimed to bolster their tight end position by targeting former basketball player Caleb Lohner after the 2025 NFL Draft. They had an agreement in place with Lohner, who played at Utah, to join them as an undrafted free agent if he went unselected. However, the Denver Broncos snatched him up shortly thereafter.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard has a history of adding multi-sport athletes, and bringing in Lohner would have fit this strategy well. Despite limited experience on the football field, with only 57 offensive snaps in 2024, the Colts viewed Lohner as a potential developmental project, capitalizing on his athleticism and natural ball skills.

Ultimately, the Colts' pursuit of Lohner became futile as they pivot to other options at tight end, reflecting their flexible approach to roster building.