12 takeaways from Day 6 of Colts’ OTAs
The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their second week of organized team activity (OTA) practices Friday, and the media was permitted to view the session for the second time this offseason.
While most of the attention will continue to surround the quarterback position in regards to rookie Anthony Richardson, there were still plenty of notes to take away from Friday.
Here are the news, notes and highlights from Day 6 of Colts OTAs:
Attendance
#Colts LB Shaquille Leonard (back surgery), RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle surgery), TE Drew Ogletree (ACL), TE Will Mallory (boot on right foot/ankle), TE Jelani Woods (hamstring), WR Josh Downs (knee) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (don’t know yet) are all not practicing.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 2, 2023
Braden Smith is back
#Colts RT Braden Smith (leg) is back. https://t.co/IvsIcgw44g
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 2, 2023
QB drills
Skills and drills with all three #Colts QBs Gardner Minshew, Sam Ehlinger and Anthony Richardson pic.twitter.com/BqwfsAnh0R
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 2, 2023
Anthony Richardson drills
Anthony Richardson time: pic.twitter.com/pCBkIx06bp
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) June 2, 2023
More QB drills
Rolling left in the same drill, Gardner Minshew missed wide right (didn’t get it on video, my bad), Sam Ehlinger and Anthony Richardson looks like they made theirs. #Colts pic.twitter.com/iHi4V0m6pC
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 2, 2023
Gardner Minshew and Ashton Dulin connect
Biggest play today so far is an early deep ball from Gardner Minshew to Ashton Dulin. Defense has won mush of the day, though. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 2, 2023
Rigoberto Sanchez on the mend
Rigoberto Sanchez says he's going day by day, but he thinks he's in a good spot right now.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 2, 2023
Colts will have additional joint practices
The Colts will hold joint practices with the Eagles and Bears in training camp.
Chicago will come here and the Colts will travel to Philadelphia, likely ahead of the preseason game there.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) June 2, 2023
Minshew got all first team reps
Gardner Minshew got all the first-team snaps today. He was 4-for-7 in 11-on-11 drills with no TDs or INTs.
Anthony Richardson was 7-for-9 with no TDs or INTs. Both incompletions were in the red zone on throws into the end zone. #Colts— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 2, 2023
Injury updates
Michael Pittman Jr. is dealing with a hip injury.
Darius Rush has a hamstring. Will Mallory hurt his foot in rookie minicamp.
Steichen downplaying all 3 injuries.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 2, 2023
Julian Blackmon shifting to strong safety
Julian Blackmon shifting to strong safety this season.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 2, 2023
Alec Pierce's goals for 2023
Alec Pierce's two biggest goals this season, given what he learned as a rookie:
1. Become a better route-runner, especially at the top of his route.
2. Be better prepared physically for the grind. Felt like on film, he didn't look as much like himself late in season.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 2, 2023
