Duron Carter to Montreal Alouettes: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday that wide receiver Duron Carter would return to the team after he spent the 2015 season with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.

"We welcome Duron back to the Alouettes family. His ability to make big plays will add unlimited potential to our new revamped offense," said Alouettes head coach and general manager Jim Popp in a statement.

Carter is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter and signed a one-year deal to come back to Montreal. The 24-year-old didn't play in the regular season for the Colts this past year. He posted a 75-catch season in 2014 with the Alouettes.    

Didier Ormejuste of Reseau des sports made a reasonable inference regarding Carter's future based on the short duration of his contract:

Listed by Montreal at 6'5" and 205 pounds, Carter boasts tremendous ball skills, a huge catch radius and exceptional speed for his size. He couldn't quite transition to the highest level of football but still has time to hone his craft and make it in the NFL someday.

Per ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, Carter drew interest from suitors such as the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers and Washington before ultimately settling in Indianapolis.

Buried on a depth chart that featured T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief, rookie first-round pick Phillip Dorsett and veteran star Andre Johnson, opportunities were limited for Carter to showcase his skills. He didn't make it off the practice squad.

Carter posted on Twitter about a rather simple rationale behind his decision to play in Canada this next season:

The CFL is a solid training ground for Carter to continue building his confidence and fostering his progress. After a humbling, stumbling odyssey through his college career that initially began at Ohio State, it's of little surprise Carter has yet to realize his full potential.

Returning to an organization he's familiar with and where he's had success before positions Carter for a big 2016 campaign. If he can establish himself as one of the CFL's elite receivers, his NFL prospects will only be bolstered.

Still only scratching the surface of his upside, Carter is going to be a player to keep in mind when NFL free agency hits next offseason. He could well parlay a nice season with the Alouettes into a big payday.