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The Indianapolis Colts are wrapping up the offseason workout program this week with a three-day minicamp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.
They kicked the final week of the offseason off with a practice that started outside but wound up moving indoors due to inclement weather.
The Colts have had strong attendance for the majority of the offseason, but this marks the first and only mandatory portion of the workouts.
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Colts minicamp: Takeaways from Day 1
Colts injury updates
The following players did not practice due to injuries:
- WR Ashton Dulin (knee)
- RT Braden Smith (knee)
- S Daniel Scott (Achilles)
- WR Alec Pierce (undisclosed)
- WR Michael Oittman Jr. (knee)
- CB Chris Lammaons (foot/ankle)
The following players practiced despite earlier injuries or absences
- RB Jonathan Taylor (personal)
- DE Dayo Odeyingbo (personal)
- TE Mo Alie-Cox (undisclosed)
Adonai Mitchell having a strong day
The rookie wide receiver appears to be building a solid drum beat going into summer break. During 7-on-7 drills, Mitchell connected with Anthony Richardson twice. The first catch was for some chunk yardage over the middle, and the duo followed that up with a 15-yard touchdown.
#Colts QB Anthony Richardson just threw a red zone TD to AD Mitchell from about 15 yards out. Mitchell made a twisting over the shoulder grab after beating Jaylon Jones.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 4, 2024
Anthony Richardson exits and returns
The electric quarterback seemed to have a lower back issue during team drills. He went to the sideline, worked with the training staff on the foam roller and then promptly returned for individual and then 7-on-7 drills when the practice was moved inside.
Richardson immediately found second-year wideout Josh Downs for a short touchdown in 7-on-7 drills. While he had his struggles in 7-on-7 drills, Richardson shined in full-team drills.
Anthony Richardson was 4-for-5 with a TD in 11-on-11 drills today. Three of the receptions and the lone TD went to Josh Downs. #Colts
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 4, 2024
Joe Flacco impressing
The veteran quarterback was slinging it with the second-team offense. After the practice moved inside, Flacco found Ethan Fernea, D.J. Montgomery and Mo Alie-Cox for short-yardage scores in the red zone.
Joe Flacco just lit it up in the short red zone portion of 7s, finding Ethan Fernea, D.J. Montgomery, and Mo Alie-Cox for scores from about 10 yards out,
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) June 4, 2024
Secondary starters
To begin practice with 7-on-7 drills, the starters in the secondary included Jaylon Jones at cornerback and Nick Cross at free safety. Those two positions are the ones in the secondary that are up for grabs this offseason going into training camp.
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Indianapolis, IN
Neighbors call for change to intersection following multiple fatal crashes
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INDIANAPOLIS — Neighbors and business owners are calling for changes to an east side intersection after two fatal crashes in less than a month.
“There is no stop here on mass and people just fly around this corner and people are just jumping to get out of this left turn here so it never stops,” Will Woodrow with 5108 studios said.
Woodrow said he put up cameras outside his business to catch wrecks. “I set one of my cameras up facing this intersection to catch the wrecks and there are probably one a week,” Woodrow added.
Most recently, police say 20-year-oldDeondrey Pirtle was killed on Saturday when his car crashed into in a parked semi-truck near the intersection.
Then on July 12th police say 31-year-old Ivan Castro was killed in a hit and run. Surveillance video captures the moments the collision happens.
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“Nobody has to die before something gets done – but they have,” concerned neighbor Melinda Harritt told WRTV on Monday.
Councilor Ron Gibson represents the people of this area. He says it will take a concentrated effort to cut down on the number of wrecks.
“The fact of the matter is that people are driving too fast all over the city,” Councilor Gibson (D) District 8 said.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works conducted a traffic study of the area within the past year. It found nearly 11 thousand people drive through there each day.
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IPS to host vaccine clinic for students and families
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Students and families in Indianapolis are encouraged to attend an immunization clinic next week.
The Indianapolis Public Schools district is hosting the clinic on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Shepherd Community Center on East Washington Street. It will be held from 4:30- 8 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, however, people are asked to complete the online registration form, use the enrollment code: IN65942, and select Shepherd Community-8/15/24.
People under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian consent. You are also asked to upload or send the immunization records for the person getting vaccinated and bring insurance cards.
Organizers say all insurance types will be accepted and billed (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid). For people without insurance, there is no cost for vaccines – except for the Shingles and adult RSV vaccines, which may require a co-pay.
According to IPS, all CDC-recommended vaccines will be provided. If you wish to refuse a specific vaccine, please contact the Indiana Immunization Coalition at least 48 hours before the event at clinic@vaccinateindiana.org.
Indianapolis, IN
Colts QB Anthony Richardson reacts to being featured on the JW Marriott Indianapolis
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — JW Marriott Indianapolis is known for making sports “larger than life.”
For instance, the hotel has featured a large March Madness bracket on its windows in the past. Most recently, it featured an image of Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark in a Gatorade ad.
This past week, the hotel put a new image on the east windows of its building. The image features three members of the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.
News 8 Sports’ Andrew Chernoff asked Richardson about the image on Friday after the team’s training camp practice in Westfield, Ind.
“That’s definitely cool,” Richardson said. “I appreciate the city embracing me. It means a lot to me and lets me know I’m doing something right. I got a lot of support behind me. So, I’m thankful for it.”
The north window features the phrase “For The Shoe,” the official hashtag of the Colts on X, formally known as Twitter.
Richardson is gearing up for his second season as the Colts starting quarterback. Last year, his rookie season was cut short after he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in October.
He’s back healthy and ready to play a full 2024 season.
“It’s definitely easier to manage our offense now,” Richardson said. “I’m a lot more comfortable, a lot more comfortable with the calls when Shane (Steichen) is calling them. Then just looking at a defense, I’m able to scan the defense a lot longer and just check out what I’m going to have on a certain play. So I’m definitely a lot more comfortable in the offense, and I want to plan on continuing to get more comfortable in it.”
The Colts continue training camp on Monday when they practice from 2 p.m. EDT to 3:30 p.m. EDT at Grand Park.
The team’s first preseason game is just one week away when it hosts the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. EDT inside Lucas Oil Stadium.
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