Jul 24, 2014; Anderson, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) runs passing routes during training camp at Anderson University. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The Indianapolis Colts lost star wide receiver Reggie Wayne to a torn ACL last season, and they were very nervous about how he would return this year. He has been a pleasant surprise in training camp, and according to reports “looks amazing” on the field. Wayne is going to be a vital piece for the Colts’ success this season, and it appears that he is 100% healthy and ready to be a difference maker once again.

Watching him in practice today, would never have guessed WR Reggie Wayne is returning from ACL surgery. Looks amazing. — Stephania Bell (@Stephania_ESPN) July 28, 2014

Wayne played in just seven regular season games with the Colts last season before going down with injury, but did catch 38 passes for 503 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers alone show that he is more than capable of being a playmaker, and even at the age of 35 has some good football left in him. Hopefully he will be able to have complete confidence in his knee when he gets back out on the field against full speed competition, and will have the same impact that he has had on games throughout his entire career.

It will be very intriguing to see where the Colts end up using him this season, especially with how much competition there is at the wide receiver position this season. The Colts signed former New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks this offseason, and he is expected to make a big impact now that he has been given a fresh start. Indianapolis also has another up-and-coming star in T.Y. Hilton, who is looking to make an even bigger mark on the game this season.

No matter how Chuck Pagano decides to use Wayne this season, he is going to be on the field making plays for Andrew Luck once again. The Colts need his veteran leadership and dependability, and he is ready to get back out there and give them just that. He may end up getting some rest with all of the talented pieces that the Colts have put together, and that actually would end up being a very good thing for him in the long run.