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OTAs for the Indianapolis Colts will begin on May 26, marking the unofficial start of several positional competitions that will unfold throughout the summer.
In this third phase of offseason programs, no contact can take place, but teams can do competitive team periods.
Below is a quick look at the potential competitions taking place on the Colts' roster.
For now, Anthony Richardson remains on the roster. However, like last year, it doesn't seem to be a given that he will be the backup, presumably competing with Riley Leonard for that role.
Jonathan Taylor will lead the way, but DJ Giddens and Seth McGowan will compete for the RB2 role.
Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine should all be in the mix. While there will be a starter on paper at that position, all three players could fill that role in a by-committee approach by the Colts, with the matchups and in-game situations dictating who's on the field.
The Colts believe that Farmer can play tackle in addition to guard, setting the stage for him to potentially compete with either Matt Goncalves or Jalen Travis for snaps.
The starting spot opposite of Laiatu Latu is up for grabs. Arden Key and Jaylahn Tuimoloau may be the top contenders for that role.
CJ Allen will be the Colts' new MIKE linebacker, but the WILL linebacker role next to him could be up for grabs between Akeen Davis-Gaither and Bryce Boettcher.
Rookie AJ Haulcy will compete with Hunter Wohler, Jonathan Owens, and Juanyeh Thomas for the starting role next to Cam Bynum.
Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader will be competing for the Colts' kicking job.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 8 Colts' position battles to watch during OTAs
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In this third phase of offseason programs, no contact can take place, but teams can do competitive team periods.
Below is a quick look at the potential competitions taking place on the Colts' roster.
Backup quarterback
For now, Anthony Richardson remains on the roster. However, like last year, it doesn't seem to be a given that he will be the backup, presumably competing with Riley Leonard for that role.
Backup running back
Jonathan Taylor will lead the way, but DJ Giddens and Seth McGowan will compete for the RB2 role.
Who is WR3?
Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine should all be in the mix. While there will be a starter on paper at that position, all three players could fill that role in a by-committee approach by the Colts, with the matchups and in-game situations dictating who's on the field.
Will Jalen Farmer push for playing time?
The Colts believe that Farmer can play tackle in addition to guard, setting the stage for him to potentially compete with either Matt Goncalves or Jalen Travis for snaps.
Defensive end
The starting spot opposite of Laiatu Latu is up for grabs. Arden Key and Jaylahn Tuimoloau may be the top contenders for that role.
Linebacker
CJ Allen will be the Colts' new MIKE linebacker, but the WILL linebacker role next to him could be up for grabs between Akeen Davis-Gaither and Bryce Boettcher.
Safety
Rookie AJ Haulcy will compete with Hunter Wohler, Jonathan Owens, and Juanyeh Thomas for the starting role next to Cam Bynum.
Kicker
Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader will be competing for the Colts' kicking job.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 8 Colts' position battles to watch during OTAs
Continue reading...
