Splitting first-team reps
Richardson and Gardner Minshew are splitting first-team reps in 7-on-7s Thursday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
The Colts seem open to starting Richardson as soon as Week 1 if he looks ready, rather than defaulting to Minshew's experience and track record of competence. The fourth overall pick is miles ahead of his veteran counterpart (and most other pro QBs) when it comes to physical traits, combining a strong arm with wide-receiver speed (4.44 40) and linebacker size (6-4, 244). Even if he doesn't start the season opener, Richardson will take the field at some point during his rookie year.
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Gardner Minshew
QB | IND
Sharing first-team reps with rookie
Minshew shared first-team reps with Anthony Richardson on Thursday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
Josh Downs
WR | IND
Dealing with minor knee injury
Downs missed practice Thursday with a knee injury, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Jelani Woods
TE | IND
Bothered by hammy
Woods is dealing with a hamstring injury, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Kylen Granson
TE | IND
Not a roster lock?
Granson isn't a lock for the Week 1 roster, according to Zak Keefer of The Athletic.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR | IND
Not focused on extensions
Pittman recently told reporters he isn't worried about his contract and is letting his agent handle extension talks, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports. "If it doesn't happen this year, that's no big deal," Pittman said. "It'll happen eventually, right?"
Isaiah McKenzie
WR | IND
Faces slot WR competition
McKenzie will face competition for the starting slot receiver role from 2023 third-round pick Josh Downs, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Gardner Minshew
QB | IND
Richardson seen starting early
Minshew could begin the regular season as Indy's starting quarterback, but 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson is expected to start sooner rather than later, Zac Keefer of The Athletic reports. "[Richardson's] experience as a player and getting more reps - practice reps, game reps - I think that's how you develop," said head coach Shane Steichen.
Evan Hull
RB | IND
Backup ball-carrier in Indy
The Colts selected Hull in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 176th overall.
Will Mallory
TE | IND
Joins crowded TE group in Indy
The Colts selected Mallory in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.
Josh Downs
WR | IND
Lands in Indy
The Colts selected Downs in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 79th overall.