Indianapolis Colts Training Camp 2025: Anthony Richardson's Crucial Year Ahead

Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Indianapolis Colts' camp is taking place in Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana. Colts reporter Stephen Holder has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions, and of course, the quarterback room.

Latest News from Colts Camp

Colts Owner: Richardson Has Time

General manager Chris Ballard preached patience with QB Anthony Richardson Sr., who reported for camp on Tuesday prepared for a position battle with veteran Daniel Jones. When asked whether this is a make-or-break year for the 2023 No. 4 overall pick, Ballard said, "Do you think people regret Baker Mayfield's timeline? Sam Darnold's timeline?" It was a reference to two highly-drafted QBs who flamed out with their first teams but found success at later stops.

Ballard added, "Sometimes you've got to have a little patience with a guy and let them grow through things... If you think, 'Hey, he's on the right trajectory,' why are you going to flush it just because people outside think you should flush it? I don't agree with that. I think we need to give Anthony every chance to be the best he can be."

Defensive Struggles

Three-time Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner said last season's defense -- ranked 29th in yards allowed (361.2 ypg) -- displayed "the worst defensive performance for a season that we've had since I've been here (since 2020) ... It doesn't matter who you are. Your name's attached to that."

Injury Updates

LB Zaire Franklin, last season's NFL tackle leader (173), will not practice at the outset of training camp as he recovers from offseason ankle surgery. Ballard said "We think he's going to be ready pretty quickly," which informed the team's decision to not place Franklin on the preseason physically unable to perform list (PUP).

Camp Updates for All 32 Teams

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the first full week of the preseason, which begins on August 7. Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53? Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information.