The Indianapolis Colts concluded OTAs on Thursday and now set their sights on wrapping up the offseason workout program with mandatory minicamp next week.
With OTAs coming to a close, we got a better idea of the injuries the Colts are dealing with. Some are lingering in recovery from a 2023 injury while others are being held out for more recent ailments.
Here’s a quick look at the injury updates for the Colts coming out of OTAs.
Colts injury updates following OTAs
QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder)
All is well with Richardson. The electric rookie has been taking every team rep with the first-team offense and doesn’t have any limitations. In fact, his mechanics have looked smooth, and there’s plenty of velocity coming on his throws.
WR Michael Pittman Jr. (knee)
Pittman was held out of Thursday’s practice, which was open to the media, after he banged knees with cornerback Jaylon Jones last week. Head coach Shane Steichen did give an encouraging update saying Pittman would have practiced if it were the regular season. So the Colts are holding him out as a precaution.
RT Braden Smith (knee)
The Colts’ starting right tackle hasn’t been spotted at OTAs yet as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. The 28-year-old was fantastic for the Colts when he was on the field in 2023, but he dealt with some lingering knee issues. We’ll see if he’s on the field for minicamp next week.
WR Ashton Dulin (knee)
The Colts missed the services of Dulin both on offense and on special teams. Dulin tore his ACL during the preseason and missed the entire 2023 campaign. He still hasn’t suited up for practice yet this offseason so he will be one to watch when minicamp rolls around.
CB Dallis Flowers (Achilles)
Through the first four games of the 2023 season, Flowers had an impressive run working as one of the starting boundary cornerbacks. However, a torn Achilles near the end of the Week 4 game ended his season immediately. Flowers has been practicing through OTAs, which is an encouraging sign for the cornerback depth chart.
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TE Mo Alie-Cox (undisclosed)
According to multiple reports, Alie-Cox was in attendance at practice Thursday but did not participate due to an undisclosed injury. There was no update given from Shane Steichen following practice.
CB Chris Lammons (foot/ankle)
One of the competitors for the backup nickel role, Lammons was seen sporting a walking boot on his left foot/ankle on Thursday. It isn’t clear how serious the injury is, but it will be one to monitor when minicamp rolls around next week.
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