The Indianapolis Colts obtained by their first week of the preseason and whereas they couldn’t come away with a street victory over the Buffalo Payments, they inched one step nearer to decreasing the roster to 53 gamers.
The primary 5 cuts are set to return earlier than the tip of Tuesday, decreasing the rosters to 85 gamers. The Tuesday following the second preseason recreation on Aug. 20 will embrace one other 5 cuts. Then, following the ultimate preseason recreation on Aug. 27, the ultimate roster cuts will probably be made all the way down to 53 gamers.
With the primary preseason recreation now behind us, right here’s an up to date 53-man roster projection for the Colts:
Quarterback (2)
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1. Matt Ryan
2. Nick Foles
Even after Sam Ehlinger’s sturdy day, there’s no motive to maintain greater than two quarterbacks on the energetic roster.
Operating Again (4)
1. Jonathan Taylor
2. Nyheim Hines
3. Phillip Lindsay
4. Ty’Son Williams
Lindsay is securing his function because the RB3 whereas Williams was the subsequent in line in the course of the preseason opener. He must work on particular groups because the RB4, but it surely seems he’s main that cost going into the second week of the preseason.
Huge Receiver (5)
1. Michael Pittman Jr.
2. Parris Campbell
3. Alec Pierce
4. Ashton Dulin
5. Keke Coutee
The Colts may definitely maintain six vast receivers right here however with Nyheim Hines anticipated to see extra work out of the slot, they could begin the season with simply 5. Coutee has been main that competitors for a lot of coaching camp and he might have the benefit so long as his groin damage isn’t extreme.
Tight Finish (4)
1. Mo Alie-Cox
2. Kylen Granson
3. Jelani Woods
4. Andrew Ogletree
The preseason opener solely confirmed that the Colts are more likely to maintain 4 tight ends. The upside of Woods and Ogletree will probably be too engaging to maintain on the apply squad.
Inside Offensive Line (4)
1. Quenton Nelson
2. Ryan Kelly
3. Danny Pinter
4. Will Fries
These 4 are fairly near being locks on the roster. Fries had a powerful displaying within the preseason opener. The query turns into whether or not one of many undrafted rookies in Wesley French, Alex Mollette or Josh Selztner wind up making the roster.
Offensive Sort out (5)
1. Matt Pryor
2. Braden Smith
3. Bernhard Raimann
4. Dennis Kelly
5. Ryan Van Demark
The ultimate spot within the room will probably be fascinating, particularly contemplating the truth that Kelly hasn’t practiced for almost all of coaching camp because of a knee damage. If he’s wholesome, he can play 4 spots on the offensive line. Van Demark makes it for now, however he’s on the bubble.
Defensive Finish (4)
1. Yannick Ngakoue
2. Kwity Paye
3. Tyquan Lewis
4. Ben Banogu
This room is fairly customary. Banogu had a powerful displaying in the course of the preseason opener. Ifeadi Odenigbo will probably be somebody to look at over the subsequent two weeks as a participant who may compete for one of many remaining roster spots.
Defensive Sort out (6)
1. DeForest Buckner
2. Grover Stewart
3. Dayo Odeyingbo
4. Chris Williams
5. Curtis Brooks
6. Eric Johnson II
The 2 rookies in Brooks and Johnson will probably be enjoyable to look at this preseason. They each confirmed a variety of promise in the course of the preseason opener. Williams is a wild card right here as a result of he’s missed nearly all of coaching camp because of a decrease leg damage, however he’s a real one-technique behind Grover Stewart.
Linebacker (6)
1. Shaquille Leonard
2. Bobby Okereke
3. Zaire Franklin
4. E.J. Velocity
5. Sterling Weatherford
6. Jojo Domann
The ultimate two spots within the room will probably come all the way down to these two undrafted rookies and veteran particular teamer Brandon King. The latter didn’t have the perfect displaying on protection within the preseason opener whereas Domann and Weatherford each provide upside in that part of the sport.
Cornerback (6)
1. Stephon Gilmore
2. Kenny Moore II
3. Brandon Facyson
4. Isaiah Rodgers
5. Tony Brown
6. Marvell Inform III
With the top-four spots within the room locked up, the ultimate two are utterly up for grabs. Proper now, it appears to be like like Brown has the lead for the No. 5 function given his pace and flexibility. Inform has appeared nearer to his rookie type than the one which dissatisfied in 2021. Don’t be stunned if he takes benefit of this chance.
Security (4)
1. Julian Blackmon
2. Nick Cross
3. Rodney McLeod
4. Armani Watts
It might be a shock if the Colts didn’t maintain these 4 because the safeties. They may add one other like rookie Rodney Thomas II or Will Redmond, two gamers who’ve expertise at each cornerback and security.
Specialists (3)
1. Rodrigo Blankenship
2. Rigoberto Sanchez
3. Luke Rhodes
The one competitors to look at right here is at kicker between Blankenship and Jake Verity. Blankenship has the higher hand proper now.
Evaluate
Offense (24)
| Pos | First | Second | Third | Fourth+ |
| QB | Matt Ryan | Nick Foles | ||
| RB | Jonathan Taylor | Nyheim Hines | Phillip Lindsay | Ty’Son Williams |
| WR | Michael Pittman Jr. | Parris Campbell | Alec Pierce | Ashton Dulin Keke Coutee |
| TE | Mo Alie-Cox | Kylen Granson | Jelani Woods | Andrew Ogletree |
| LT | Matt Pryor | Bernhard Raimann | ||
| LG | Quenton Nelson | Will Fries | ||
| C | Ryan Kelly | |||
| RG | Danny Pinter | |||
| RT | Braden Smith | Dennis Kelly | Ryan Van Demark |
Protection (26)
| Pos. | First | Second | Third |
| DE | Yannick Ngakoue | Ben Banogu | |
| DT | DeForest Buckner | Dayo Odeyinbgo | Curtis Brooks |
| DT | Grover Stewart | Chris Williams | Eric Johnson II |
| DE | Kwity Paye | Tyquan Lewis | |
| LB | Shaquille Leonard | Zaire Franklin | Sterling Weatherford |
| LB | Bobby Okereke | E.J. Velocity | Jojo Domann |
| CB | Stephon Gilmore | Brandon Facyson | Tony Brown |
| CB | Kenny Moore II | Isaiah Rodgers | Marvell Inform III |
| FS | Julian Blackmon | Rodney McLeod | |
| SS | Nick Cross | Armani Watts |
Specialists (3)
| Pos. | Participant |
| Okay | Rodrigo Blankenship |
| P | Rigoberto Sanchez |
| LS | Luke Rhodes |