The Indianapolis Colts officially commenced training camp Wednesday with their first practice of the preseason at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield.
Ushering in a new era with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson and new head coach Shane Steichen, the Colts officially started their journey to turn the page on a new direction.
Here’s a quick roundup of the highlights, news and notes from Day 1 of Colts training camp:
Shaq Leonard out there
Shaq Leonard is out here in uniform. pic.twitter.com/bPEnTMDGoh
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) July 26, 2023
QB-Center pairings
QB-C pairings: Minshew-Kelly, Richardson-Pinter, Ehlinger-French
A good indicator of first, second, and third teams.
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) July 26, 2023
Julian Blackmon, Juju Brents not practicing
JuJu Brents and Julian Blackmon aren’t practicing today.
Jonathan Taylor, Will Mallory and Tyquan Lewis are on PUP.
Daniel Scott is on IR.#Colts— George Bremer (@gmbremer) July 26, 2023
JT present but not practicing
As expected #Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is present but not dressed for practice as he will be watching today after being put on the active PUP list yesterday
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) July 26, 2023
Shaq Leonard doing positional work
Leonard getting in some positional work. pic.twitter.com/OzOi9WQ7wC
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) July 26, 2023
Rookies finding a connection
#Colts Rookie to rookie action for Anthony Richardson's 1st pass of training camp to RB Evan Hull during opening drills
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) July 26, 2023
Zavier Scott working with RBs
#Colts undrafted free agent Zavier Scott who spent time at WR and RB at Maine is starting out training camp running with the RBs
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) July 26, 2023
More Shaq Leonard videos
Shaquille Leonard, back practicing pic.twitter.com/rQWtFXSWa2
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) July 26, 2023
Josh Downs content
Want some Josh Downs content? pic.twitter.com/SN1KUdTg23
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) July 26, 2023
Richardson to Michael Pittman Jr. In the red zone
Starting the redzone route against air drill and Richardson connects with Pittman Jr. on his 1st throw in the endzone!
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) July 26, 2023
Drew Ogletree getting some work in
Drew Ogletree is out here moving around nicely after ACL surgery. Brace on the left knee.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 26, 2023
Leonard working with first team
Shaquille Leonard is out there with the Colts starting defense in 11-on-11.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 26, 2023
Strong energy from the crowd with a new QB
Different kind of energy at camp this year. (Understandable)
Richardson completed first 11-on-11 throw, a little flare to Evan Hull, big cheer from crowd
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) July 26, 2023
The Maniac pretty active to start camp
Shaquille Leonard is pretty darn active for Day 1.
All of positional work. And now has taken a couple of starting reps to begin 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 sessions.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) July 26, 2023
Kenny Moore makes a red-zone play
Kenny Moore II gets the first big defensive play, breaking up a Gardner Minshew pass intended for Michael Pittman Jr. in the end zone during 7-on-7 work. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) July 26, 2023
Richardson having a strong red-zone day
Anthony Richardson finishes his first 7-on-7 drill with a red-zone TD to a sliding Vyncint Smith.
He was 2-for-2 with a TD to Ethan Fernea and a rushing TD in 11-on-11 drills. #Colts— George Bremer (@gmbremer) July 26, 2023
Nick Cross replacing Julian Blackmon
Nick Cross running as the #Colts starting SS due to Julian Blackmon being out of practice today
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) July 26, 2023
Evan Hull getting first team work
Evan Hull running as the #Colts RB 1 due to a Taylor being on the PUP
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) July 26, 2023
Strong red zone day for QBs overall
Clean first session of 11s for the QBs in the red zone. Minshew was 3/3 with a TD to Granson, and Richardson was 2/2 with a TD to Fernea. Richardson had another TD in the ensuing 7s, rolling out and finding Vyncint Smith sliding in back of end zone.
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) July 26, 2023
QB numbers for Day 1
Minshew finishes 4-4 with a TD in 11-on-11 work. Richardson was 2-2 with a rushing TD and a passing TD. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) July 26, 2023
