The 2026 NFL training camps have kicked off around the league, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Indianapolis Colts' camp is taking place in Grand Park Sports Campus, Westfield, Indiana, and Colts reporter Stephen Holder has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Colts camp. We will update this file often. Will quarterback Daniel Jones return to early-2025 form after a serious injury? Who are the breakout players to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Dive in to all the updates and be sure to check back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins Aug. 13.
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Saturday, Aug. 1
The Colts spent most of Saturday's workout focused on red zone play, with the offense and defense more or less playing to a draw in terms of success. Among the highlights was tight end Tyler Warren's leaping catch in the end zone for a touchdown from quarterback Daniel Jones. Another impressive completion came when Jones delivered a strike to receiver Josh Downs in the corner of the end zone.
But the defense held its own, too, forcing Jones and quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. to scramble out of the pocket multiple times in 7-on-7 and in full-team periods.
Additionally, cornerback Sauce Gardner had an athletic pass deflection against Downs to stop a red zone threat.
More observations:
Coach Shane Steichen missed practice with an undisclosed personal matter.
WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine emphasized his intent to be a reliable blocker for running back Jonathan Taylor, a quality he said he learned early in his career while blocking for Derrick Henry during their time together with the Tennessee Titans. "That's something you've definitely got to take pride in," he said.
Friday, July 31
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon spoke to reporters for the first time in several months and revealed the details of her address to the team this week. On the heels of last season's massive collapse -- a seven-game losing streak to end the Colts' season -- Irsay-Gordon emphasized the need to finish.
"As we reflected on last season, this one phrase just kept coming to my mind," she said. "And that was 'Find a way.' So that was the mantra that we settled on for this season. And we came to 'find a way' because we thought about what are the qualities that successful people have? And those qualities are consistency, those qualities are resilience."
The Colts lost quarterback Daniel Jones and players such as Sauce Gardner and DeForest Buckner down the stretch last season. But Irsay-Gordon emphasized that injuries would not be a cop-out this season, when general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen are considered to be on the hot seat.
More observations from the day:
Rookie middle linebacker CJ Allen returned to the lineup after sustaining a calf tweak during his preparation for camp last week. He spent the first two days of camp on the physically unable to perform list but immediately stepped into the starting lineup on Friday.
The Colts endured underwhelming quarterback play on Friday from Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard with errant throws, bobbled snaps and questionable decisions ruling the day.
Thursday, July 30
Cornerback Charvarius Ward has had a strong start to camp, something that is especially notable given where he was just seven months ago: On the verge of retirement.
Ward previously addressed his change of heart, deciding to return after the 2024 death of his infant daughter and a series of concussions in 2025 nearly pushed him to step away from the NFL. He now says he was "probably 85% sure I was going to retire. But I found a different why, a different purpose. Doing it for Junior [his son], doing it for Amani, my daughter. They bring me joy. They bring a smile to my face."
Ward, 30, added, "I feel good, I've got a lot of energy. I feel like I still belong out here."
More observations:
The Colts are taking a closer look at second-year safety Hunter Wohler, who sustained a season-ending injury in camp as a rookie last year. He's in a competition with rookie A.J. Haulcy, who was impressive in the spring and looked to have the edge at strong safety. This will be a position battle to watch.
The Colts have a legitimate kicking competition between Spencer Shrader, who had a season-ending knee injury last season, and former Saints kicker Blake Grupe, who had a strong finish to the season in relief of Shrader. Both seem likely to be on an NFL roster this season, regardless of who sticks in Indy.
Wednesday, July 29
The last time running back Jonathan Taylor was entering a contract year, he effectively staged a hold-in during training camp, opting out of practice and citing an ankle injury. This time, Taylor is again seeking a new deal, but he was primed and ready to roll on Wednesday, the first day of camp.
"I have faith," Taylor said. "There've been some good conversations and I have faith between my agent and the front office. Like I said, I've already said I would love to be a Colt for life. So, I have faith that things are moving in the right direction."
Taylor, who rushed for 1,585 yards last season, is scheduled to become a free agent in the spring.
More observations from the day:
CBs Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward had some dominant moments in Wednesday's first practice. The pair has only played one full game together since Gardner's midseason trade to Indy last season.
With WR Alec Pierce still sidelined after ankle surgery and with the depth impacted after the offseason trade of Michael Pittman Jr., the Colts have moved safety Ben Nikkel to receiver. Nikkel, according to coach Shane Steichen, served as an occasional receiver on the practice squad last season.
Tuesday, July 28
The Colts are still mulling their options at wide receiver even after players reported to camp on Tuesday. Indianapolis has not replaced veteran Michael Pittman Jr., who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in March, and is still awaiting the return of new No. 1 wideout Alec Pierce from offseason ankle surgery.
General manager Chris Ballard said he wants to continue to evaluate the current group in practice before making a final decision to add a veteran such as Deebo Samuel, Keenan Allen or, perhaps, Stefon Diggs. "At some point we'll evaluate it as we go along," Ballard said. "We'll probably talk through some of those [available] guys."
