For the first time in his career, won't be playing football for the . On Thursday, the former first-round pick of the Vikings , according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and . Even though Rhodes was only able to sign with the because , the Vikings actually tried to Brian McCann Jersey bring him back. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that , but Rhodes still picked the Colts.In Rhodes, the Colts are acquiring a formerly great cornerback whose career is trending in the wrong direction. Since getting drafted in 2013, Rhodes has made three Pro Bowls and was named first team All-Pro in 2017. From 2013 Carlos Lee Jersey -17, Rhodes averaged 12 pa s breakups and nearly two interceptions per season. In 2016, he grabbed a career-high five interceptions in a 14-game season. But Rhodes' effectivene s has nosedived recently. Xavier Rhodes allowed a completion percentage of 82.4% as the nearest defender last season according to NFL Next Gen Stats, the highest in the league among all defensive backs with at least 60 targets. ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) That's why he's taking a one-year deal at the age of 29. Xavier Rhodes had a lower grade than Pierre Desir the last two seasons. This is a 1-year prove-it deal gamble for Indy on Rhodes to bounce back to his 2017 form. DB coach Jonathan Gannon was in Minnesota coaching Rhodes during his prime years (2014-2017). Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) As the tweet above alluded to, Rhodes will be George Springer Jersey somewhat familiar with the Colts' coaching staff. Speaking of familiarity, he'll also have the chance to face his former team in 2020. The Colts are slated to host the Vikings during the upcoming season. It's been an active offseason for the Colts, who by signing and for star defensive lineman . The Rhodes signing doesn't really move the needle either way, but it's not a bad buy-low signing Preston Tucker Jersey considering Rhodes' pedigree and the current makeup of the Colts' secondary, which is dependent on 2019 second-round pick and lost to the in free agency. At least Rhodes has upside, and the Colts weren't forced to commit to him for multiple seasons.As for the Vikings, their secondary is going to look a whole lot different after parting ways with Rhodes, , and . Still, the Vikings will look back on the Rhodes draft pick as a good one. For the 25th overall pick in 2013, the Vikings got a very good cornerback for four or five seasons. Finally, Lance McCullers Jersey it's not the worst destination for Rhodes, who joins a team that should be in the thick of the playoff race during the upcoming season. If he rebounds, he could be in store for a longer contract with more money a year from now.