The Indianapolis Colts want to point out indicators of progress through the 2025 NFL season. This would be the third yr of Shane Steichen’s regime in Indy, which is often when NFL possession desires to see outcomes. Sadly, the damage bug is already beginning to chunk at Colts coaching camp.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen stated on Thursday that DeForest Buckner missed observe as a result of a foot damage, per Nate Atkins of IndyStar.
Steichen additionally shared a number of extra damage updates. Charvarius Ward missed observe due to a relaxation day. Additionally, Steichen famous that Jaylon Jones’ hamstring damage is “just a little bit extra severe” than JuJu Brents’ damage.
Buckner has been a dependable defensive deal with for the Colts ever since becoming a member of the crew in 2020. He’s able to each dashing the passer and holding up properly in opposition to the run.
Buckner has logged a minimum of 58 tackles and six-and-a-half sacks per season yearly ever since arriving in Indianapolis.
Maybe Buckern’s greatest trait is his unbelievable resilience. The 31-year-old defender has solely suffered a number of accidents all through his NFL profession, all on his proper ankle. Most just lately, Bucker suffered a excessive ankle sprain on his proper ankle in Week 2 of the 2024 season. He missed 5 video games consequently.
Steichen didn’t give extra particulars on the specifics of Buckner’s damage. In the meantime, CBS Sports activities speculated that it’s a new concern unrelated to Buckner’s proper ankle.
Regardless, Colts followers are hopeful that Buckner will get wholesome as quickly as potential.
Colts quarterbacks ‘neck and neck’ in coaching camp battle
If the Colts do not get stable quarterback play in 2025, their protection will not matter that a lot.
Third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson and veteran Daniel Jones are in a aggressive coaching camp battle for the crew’s beginning job. It seems that it’s a fierce competitors.
Steichen referred to as the quarterback battle “neck and neck” on Wednesday per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Fowler additionally added that Richardson has taken a humble method to coaching camp this yr. He acknowledged that he didn’t work arduous sufficient through the 2024 season and wishes to regulate his throwing mechanics.
The competitors definitely feels fairly aggressive. Jones is choosing up a brand new offensive system, which is maintaining him from operating away with the competitors.
Each quarterbacks have taken snaps with the first-team offense as properly.
Colts followers ought to watch how the crew divvies up snaps through the preseason to get extra perception into this necessary camp battle.