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Colts have a free agent that experts believe Indy can’t afford to lose
2024 is a big offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. While they are coming off a nine-win season that restored promise for the franchise, the Colts have some offseason obstacles to clear to make sure that the future stays bright. Those obstacles are mainly in free agency.
Indianapolis has several core veterans set to be free agents this offseason. Guys like Michael Pittman Jr., Kenny Moore II, Grover Stewart, Julian Blackmon, Gardner Minshew, Zack Moss, and Rigoberto Sanchez are all set to be free agents. While Indy has a ton of cap space and could re-sign most of these guys, it’s likely that the franchise will still lose a few.
That means the team will need to prioritize the guys it wants to keep. Obviously, the Colts need to re-sign Michael Pittman Jr., but who else can’t they afford to lose? Nick Shook recently wrote a piece detailing the quarterback free agency market. In the piece, Shook named Gardner Minshew as a player Indy can’t let leave town.
Shook pointed out that Indianapolis’ season seemed like it was over after rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a season-ending injury in Week 5. However, Indy had Gardner Minshew ready to step in. With him on the roster, the Colts were able to remain competitive, ultimately winning nine games and ending the season a couple of plays away from a playoff appearance.
Gardner Minshew finished the year completing 62% of his passes for 3,305 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also added 100 total rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Obviously, if Minshew returns, he’ll return to being Richardson’s backup. Knowing Minshew’s drive to be a starter in the league, that will likely determine whether he ends up back in Indianapolis or not. If another team gives Minshew the opportunity to start, he’ll probably take it. If he can’t find that opportunity, returning to the Colts makes a lot of sense. Indy will certainly welcome him with open arms, as the team needs an insurance option for Richardson.
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(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Love Fest 2026, an initiative happening over four days, will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
The STR8UP Mentoring Foundation, touted as an Indianapolis-based nonprofit to help at-risk urban youths, aims for the event to be a safe and productive start to summer for Indianapolis youth and families.
The kickoff rally will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 4958 Ribble Road. That’s off East 30th Street west of its intersections with Massachusetts Avenue and Emerson Avenue.
A community cleanup day will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at 3036 N. Sherman Drive, just north of East 30th Street.
A basketball tournament and a health and resource fair will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St.
STR8UP programs include educational partnerships that support students from kindergarten through young adulthood, and intramural sports to encourage teamwork and healthy competition.
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