TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 31: Wide receiver Zach Pascal #16 of the Washington Redskins evades linebacker Cameron Lynch #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a carry in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game on August 31, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

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The Colts shook up the bottom of their depth chart at wide receiver by signing Zach Pascal and releasing Kayaune Ross.

The Colts’ receiving corps lacks proven talent heading into 2018, which creates an opportunity for some surprising names to enter the mix in next month’s training camp.

Indianapolis was hoping Kayaune Ross could throw his name in the ring as a potential rotational receiver when they signed him about a month ago.

After taking a close look at Ross in the offseason program, the Colts have released Ross and will take a flier on another wide receiver in Zach Pascal.

Pascal was signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent last offseason, but he was cut before the regular season began.

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The Titans brought him in after his release from Washington, and he made the active roster in Tennessee but didn’t make an appearance in an NFL game.

The 6-foot 2-inch 219-pound receiver was extremely productive during his college career at Old Dominion hauling in a school-record 233 receptions for nearly 3,200 yards and 30 touchdowns in 41 career games, including 65 receptions for almost 1,000 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior in 2016.

Pascal showed some versatility in college with over 300 career rushing yards and a touchdown, and he also returned kicks at the collegiate level.

Outside of T.Y. Hilton, the Colts’ receiving corps has a lot to prove next season. The front office is looking anywhere and everywhere to add talent to the wide receiver depth chart.

With the parity at wide receiver in Indianapolis, Pascal could get an opportunity to impress the coaching staff during the preseason.