Colts Training Camp ‘Day 5’ Takeaways

Colts practice observations, Day 5

Best day for the QBs by FAR. Only real incompletions were drops. Anthony Richardson didn’t have a ball hit the ground in 11-on-11 and uncorked a few gorgeous fades
Drops are still happening. Surprising to see from Pittman and Downs

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 28, 2025

Easily best day for Colts QBs. Anthony Richardson 6 of 6 in team sessions. Daniel jones 3 of 4. Michael Pittman dropped one INC.

— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) July 28, 2025

Quick takeaway from the first day of full pads at #Colts training camp is that I genuinely felt like both quarterbacks had solid showings.

The passcatchers held up their end of the bargain today (at most 2 drops) while the QBs limited mistakes. Great way to start real football.

— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025

Nice day for both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson.

50/50 split is the plan again this week.

Full pads the plan again for tomorrow morning.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) July 28, 2025

HC Shane Steichen on a solid day from both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones:
“Both of them were solid.
Throwing with accuracy, rhythm and good timing.”#Colts

— Larra Overton (@LarraOverton) July 28, 2025

Rigoberto Sanchez with a clinical showing in the team’s first punt period of the day. A trio of 70+ yard boots and a couple of coffin corners. #Colts

— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025

Braden:
*This is probably the best I’ve felt in a really long time.
*I’ve learned a lot about myself . . . I’ve got a great support system here and at home.
*(last year) Mentally, no matter where I went, I couldn’t really escape what I was going through. https://t.co/b0FJsnh1hP

— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) July 28, 2025

A really ugly drop today from WR Michael Pittman Jr. I’d really like to see him and Josh Downs pick it up. I wouldn’t say either guy has performed poorly. Not at all. Just underwhelming, I guess. No Alec Pierce today. He’s dealing with a foot blister but should be fine. END.

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) July 28, 2025

Secondary continues to be impressive. The playmaking is something we haven’t seen consistently for a while. Rookie Justin Walley had a nice PBU vs Tyler Warren and Cam Bynum continues to be around the ball, per usual. 3/

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) July 28, 2025

Some clarifying thoughts:

Drops were running rampant before today, and other than maybe a couple of blatant drops, there were numerous instances of the defender jarring the ball loose at the catch point (good D as opposed to drops by passcatchers).

The DBs are legit..

— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025

More highlights:

– multiple Camryn Bynum PBUs
– impressive from behind play by JuJu
– Jaylon Jones a little handsy but good coverage nonetheless
– Laquon Treadwell mossed Justin Walley

Not a lot of bad tbh other than a slight under thrown fade from AR to MPJ for an INT

— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) July 28, 2025

First day of 1-on-1’s in pads is always fun, and Jaylon Jones just put on a clinic with four stops in four tries, including a fade he nearly picked off from Anthony Richardson.

The CB2 battle remains fascinating.

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 28, 2025

Perfectly timed coverage by rookie Justin Walley to break up a beautiful deep pass from Jones to TE Tyler Warren.

Walley continues to impress this camp. #Colts #ForTheShoe

— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) July 28, 2025

Colts practice observations, Day 5

Justin Walley made a great PBU vs. Tyler Warren. His first highlight
Laiatu Latu and Matt Goncalves impressed in 1-on-1 pass rush drills
DJ Giddens looks like something new at RB2 — good vision, nice cuts, solid speed and soft hands

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) July 28, 2025

Two times in a row AD Mitchell beats Charvarius Ward big time in one-on-one drills. Second time is good for a 40-yard touchdown. #Colts #ForTheShoe

— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) July 28, 2025

#Colts WR Alec Pierce is not practicing today.

CB Kenny Moore II (knee) is back practicing today.

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 28, 2025

#Colts HC Shane Steichen says WR Alec Pierce missed practice today because of a blister on his foot.

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 28, 2025