Nate Atkins

The Colts are planning to start one quarterback against the Ravens and the other against the Packers to start the preseason.

Shane Steichen hasn't had that convo with Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones just yet, so he's holding off on announcing what the rotation will be.

Colts LB Zaire Franklin is back, ready to lead evolving Colts defense: 'I almost shed a tear' Zaire Franklin waited seven long practices to get back on the field after ankle surgery. Now, he's set to be one of its most important players.

Zaire Franklin is back to individual drills. Soon, he'll be back to team work, too.

And if his absence taught us something, it's how absolutely critical he is to the model of defense the Colts are building under Lou Anarumo:
www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Should the Colts explore trades for Micah Parsons or Terry McLaurin? Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin are the type of players most NFL teams should be calling about in trades. A look at whether the Colts can be a fit.

In which I make the cases for and against the Colts trading for Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin if either is actually available.

Indy is in a fascinating spot as a franchise: Is this evaluation time? Or the moment to really go for something?

www.indystar.com/story/sports...

I'll be there for the practice and game.

It's getting to be time for the first Colts mailbag of training camp 📭

What questions do you have about this team right now through 8 practices?

Colts camp observations, Day 9 🧵

🏈 Anthony Gould keeps making plays, including some nice slant-and-go with speed
🏈 Anthony Richardson had a sick threaded needle throw over the middle to Alec Pierce
🏈 Zaire Franklin only did individual drills and 7-on-7

Colts camp observations, Day 9 🧵

🏈 Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye were super active again
🏈 Daniel Jones was solid when he had time to throw, but I'm ready to see him rip one. He had AD Mitchell wide open on a fade route and threw it back-shoulder
🏈 Another really good AD day

Colts camp observations, Day 9 🧵

🏈 Solid bounce back from Anthony Richardson. He missed one throw badly but was otherwise sharp on ball placement and throws outside the numbers
🏈 O-Line got whipped something awful. We counted around 8 sacks today

Charvarius Ward is dealing with a little bit of tightness in his leg, which is why he’s been out.

Michael Pittman Jr. is still working through the groin he hurt last week. He did practice on Thursday night with it.

Tough moment at Colts camp where Salvon Ahmed went down with a break in his leg. Whole practice fell silent as players gathered around so they can cart him off the field.

Charvarius Ward, Michael Pittman Jr. and Jaylon Carlies are in street clothes today.

Should the Colts explore trades for Micah Parsons or Terry McLaurin? Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin are the type of players most NFL teams should be calling about in trades. A look at whether the Colts can be a fit.

Should the Colts make a push to trade for Micah Parsons or Terry McLaurin?

Let's untangle these ideas -- the costs, the fit and the logic of a gamble:
www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Colts' Zaire Franklin is out warming up for practice. Head to IndyStar.com for plenty of camp coverage via insiders @joelaerickson.bsky.social  & @nateatkins.bsky.social lol ->indystar.com/sports/colts/

Here's Colts' AD Mitchell on getting more comfortable in his second season. Head to IndyStar.com for plenty of camp coverage via insiders @joelaerickson.bsky.social  & @nateatkins.bsky.social  -> indystar.com/sports/colts/

No doubt a mix of both, but you have to feel good about the progress of the passing game. Anthony Richardson made quick decisions and lofted great passes that I think would challenge most secondaries.

The question is if he can keep doing it and for how long. But it’s a clear good step.

Thanks for tuning in!

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I have a feeling we'll be talking about the QBs in this one.

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Laiatu Latu knows the time to ascend is now: 'We need that this season from him' Laiatu Latu knows his rookie season didn't hit the heights it needed to. That's fueling the work and the changing approach entering a critical 2025.

Laiatu Latu's first true pro offseason needed to have a certain cadence to it.

He knows what eluded him as a rookie. And that there's no time to waste.

How working harder turned into working smarter for Indy's top edge threat:
www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Some Micah Parsons trade destination odds from SportsBetting.ag...

Laiatu Latu knows the time to ascend is now: 'We need that this season from him' Laiatu Latu knows his rookie season didn't hit the heights it needed to. That's fueling the work and the changing approach entering a critical 2025.

Laiatu Latu turned in his first big camp performance under the lights on Thursday night.

Now, it’s time to take it to bigger stages.

The more you watch this defense, the more you realize his growth lives at the center of it all:
www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Colts training camp observations, Day 7 🧵

🏈 The pass game was helped considerably by the lack of DBs. No Ward, Brents or Jones, and you feel the lack of playmaking without them
🏈 Zaire Franklin’s ongoing absence is a little concerning after 7 missed days. LB depth is so thin

Colts training camp observations, Day 7 🧵

🏈 Anthony Richardson finally showed off the deep ball. Two gorgeous fades — one for an Ashton Dulin TD, one to set a TD up in tight coverage to AD Mitchell
🏈 AD came alive. Two explosives and didn’t drop a pass. Looked like last camp

Colts training camp observations, Day 7 🧵

🏈 Most fun practice yet, under the lights with so much 11-on-11 and a fireworks show. The players were as fired up as ever
🏈 Best day for the passing game, too. Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are stacking days and looking sharp

Deforest Buckner missed practice tonight due to a foot issue. Charvarius Ward just had a rest day.

Jaylon Jones’ hamstring injury is a little more serious than JuJu Brents’ is, per Shane Steichen.

Tyler Warren pulled in the TE version of an OBJ catch, leaping backward full extension and pulling the ball in one-handed on a deep seam.

The crowd loved that one, too.

Anthony Richardson just hit his first true deep ball of training camp — a rainbow fade to the back right pylon to Ashton Dulin.

The night crowd erupts in applause.

First night practice of training camp. Here’s the setup.

Colts sign 2 experienced cornerbacks following injuries to Jaylon Jones, JuJu Brents The Colts signed two experienced cornerbacks on Thursday, an indication that JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones could miss time with hamstring injuries.

The Colts are shaking up their CB depth with some experienced options after injuries to Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Colts sign 2 experienced cornerbacks following injuries to Jaylon Jones, JuJu Brents The Colts signed two experienced cornerbacks on Thursday, an indication that JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones could miss time with hamstring injuries.

The Colts are shaking up their CB depth with some experienced options after injuries to Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

The Colts have signed CB Tre Herndon following yesterday’s hamstring injuries to Jaylen Jones and JuJu Brents.

With 84 games and 34 starts, he has more experience than anyone vying for that CB2 role. Though he’s purely depth here.