11 takeaways from Day 9 of Colts OTAs
The Indianapolis Colts were on the practice field Wednesday for their ninth organized team activity (OTA) session, and it was the third time the media was permitted to watch practice.
This was the final time the media will be at OTAs, which wrap up Thursday before going into a three-day mandatory minicamp (June 13-15) to conclude the offseason workout program. The media will be present for all three days of minicamp before breaking for summer.
Here are the news notes and highlights from Day 9 of Colts OTAs:
Attendance
Back out here at #Colts OTAs. No sign of Isaiah Rodgers Sr. since the news of the gambling investigation this week.
Michael Pittman Jr., JuJu Brents, Darius Rush, Shaq Leonard and EJ Speed are among the players here but not practicing. A few health situations. pic.twitter.com/KvePDDvfq9
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) June 7, 2023
Still no practice for Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs
#Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle surgery) and rookie WR Josh Downs (knee) are not practicing either. https://t.co/iG1M2Pszzp
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023
Alec Pierce also absent
#Colts WR Alec Pierce is not practicing either. Don’t know why. https://t.co/iG1M2Pszzp
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023
QB drills
More drills with Gardner Minshew, Sam Ehlinger and Anthony Richardson. All three couldn’t put it in the net, and Richardson’s went over the net. #Colts pic.twitter.com/6yOVljzW2d
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023
Anthony Richardson came right back and ripped this intermediate throw into the net. #Colts https://t.co/8heSqvc1Lp
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023
Anthony Richardson links up with his new WR
Beautiful deep ball from Anthony Richardson to Breshad Perriman. Very well-placed throw over safety Nick Cross in 7-on-7. 60-plus yard TD. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023
More video of Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson at #Colts OTAs pic.twitter.com/qbQaTBwEYM
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) June 7, 2023
Richardson took second-team snaps
Practice wrapped. Anthony Richardson was 3-for-7 on a final two-minute drill. Two INTs dropped by cornerback Tony Brown, including one in the end zone on 4th-and-2 from the 4. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023
Richardson finished 5-of-9 in 11-on-11 work overall. Again took only second-team snaps in team drills. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023
Gardner Minshew looking sharp
Gardner Minshew was 5-of-7 on his drive. Threw low to an open Ashton Dulin in the end zone to end the two-minute drill.
He was 9-of-11 overall in 11-on-11 work today. All with the first team. #Colts— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023
Shane Steichen gives non-answer about gambling investigation
Shane Steichen on gambling: "All I'll say on that is an ongoing investigation with the NFL, and we are constantly educating our coaches and players about the issue."
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 7, 2023
Alec Pierce dealing with foot injury
Alec Pierce is dealing with "a little foot." Steichen notes it's "nothing serious." WR could have practiced today, erring on the side of caution. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023
Kylen Granson vibing with his new QB
Kylen Granson on his new QB, Anthony Richardson:
"He seems like a wholesome fella."
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) June 7, 2023
