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Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Indianapolis Colts Training Camp: Schedule, dates plus offseason moves review
The NFL has officially announced the training camp dates for all 32 NFL teams. Check out everything you need to know about the Indianapolis Colts training camp below: Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Site: Grand Park Location: Westfield, Indiana Reporting date: July 21 (rookies), July 22 (veterans) James Jones discusses Aaron Rodgers hinting this could be his final season. He breaks down what would define a successful year for Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, exploring the challenges and expectations ahead. Training Camp Open Practices Wednesday, July 23 (Camp Kickoff): 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT Thursday, July 24: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT Friday, July 25 (Family Day): 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. CT Saturday, July 26 (Back Together Saturday): 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT Monday, July 28: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. CT Tuesday, July 29: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT Thursday, July 31 (Thirsty Thursday): 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CT Saturday, August 2 (Salute to Service): 10:00 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. CT Sunday, August 3: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT Saturday, August 9: 4:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. CT Sunday, August 10 (Give Back Sunday): 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT Monday, August 11 (Kicking The Stigma): 4:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. CT Thursday, August 14 (Joint Practice – Green Bay Packers): 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT Indianapolis Colts 2025 Preseason Schedule Check out the team's preseason schedule below: August 7: Colts at Ravens – 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network) August 16: Colts vs. Packers – 1:00 p.m. ET August 23: Colts at Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET Indianapolis Colts 2025 NFL Draft Picks Check out the complete list of 2025 NFL draft picks for the Indianapolis Colts: Round 1: Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State) Round 2: JT Tuimoloau (DE, Ohio State) Round 3: Justin Walley (CB, Minnesota) Round 4: Jalen Travis (T, Iowa State) Round 5: DJ Giddens (RB, Kansas State) Round 6: Riley Leonard (QB, Notre Dame) Round 6: Tim Smith (DL, Alabama) Round 7: Hunter Wohler (S, Wisconsin) Indianapolis Colts Offseason Moves Review Following a busy NFL offseason filled with trades, free-agent moves and the draft, Ben Arthur distilled each team's offseason into a word. Check out what Arthur had to say about the Bengals: Competition "Anthony Richardson Sr. and newcomer Daniel Jones will battle for the QB1 job. With the former out indefinitely due to pain in his surgically repaired right shoulder, Jones has the early lead in the competition ahead of training camp." recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Colts co-owner, Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson joins 'GMFB' to discuss her father Jim Irsay's legacy
Indianapolis Colts co-owner and Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss "Kicking the Stigma" mental health initiative and her father Jim Irsay's passing and his legacy.
Axios
20-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Colts franchise remains a family business
The Colts' new owners are committed to keeping the franchise a family business. Why it matters: Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson say they've been preparing for this moment and share the dedication for the team carried by their late father Jim Irsay. What they're saying:"To say that we love our dad and miss him terribly would be an understatement," Irsay-Gordon said at a recent press conference, the first public remarks made after her father's death. "We are so proud to continue our dad's legacy, beginning with carrying out his foremost wish, to keep the Colts in our family. "We want our fans to know that we've spent decades in our family business learning every aspect of our organization under our dad's leadership. It was sometimes trial by fire, and I'm forever grateful for the invaluable experience that I've gained. It has prepared me and my sisters for moments like today." The big picture: The ownership transition has made the Colts one of 12 NFL teams with women owners, fitting for a franchise in a city that wants to become the mecca of women in sports over the next 25 years. Zoom in: As they prepare to shape the team's future, let's look at how they've served the organization: Carlie Irsay-Gordon: Now co-owner and CEO. Joined the Colts in 2008 while pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Skidmore College. Created and runs the Tony Dungy Diversity Coaching Fellowship and Harriet P. Irsay Fellowship for Women in Football programs. Is on the NFL's Media Owned & Operated Committee, the 32 Equity Committee, the Security & Fan Conduct Committee and the board of the NFL Player Care Foundation. Fun fact: She wears a headset on the sidelines during games to better understand each play call and support coaches. Casey Foyt: Now co-owner and executive VP. Joined the Colts in 2007 with a focus on marketing and community relations. After graduating from Indiana University with a sports marketing degree, worked for the NFL in London. Helped plan the first regular season NFL game played outside of the U.S. Helped revitalize the Indianapolis Colts Women's Organization and planned the organization's first major fundraiser. Kalen Jackson: Now co-owner, chief brand officer and Indianapolis Colts Foundation president. Joined the Colts in 2010 and led the Irsay family's community and philanthropic efforts after graduating from IU with a degree in sports management and marketing. Heads the team's Kicking The Stigma initiative, an effort launched by the Irsay family in 2020 to improve mental health awareness, research and treatment in Indiana and beyond. What's next: Colts nation will honor Jim Irsay's memory when he is inducted as the 20th member into the Colts Ring of Honor during the season opener against the Dolphins.
17-06-2025
- Health
Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father's legacy through her mental health advocacy
Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved owner of the Indianapolis Colts who died last month at age 65. It's personal for Kalen Jackson, too. Irsay's youngest daughter, who joins sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Casey Foyt in running the team, has talked openly about dealing with anxiety. Irsay-Gordon is the CEO with Foyt as executive vice president and Jackson chief brand officer. Jackson leads 'Kicking The Stigma,' the family's initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders. The organization is committed to dismantling the stigma often associated with these illnesses and has been focused on expanding access to critical services across Indiana and nationwide. The Colts have donated more than $30 million to nonprofits and organizations in the mental health space since the initiative launched in 2020. 'The stigma piece to me has almost become synonymous in my head with the way we handle it as a culture because the stigma comes from prejudice and judgment and that comes from how it's presented in our culture over time,' Jackson said. 'How do we change that conversation? With that will come so much of the change that we're fighting so hard to get to in terms of having more things covered (by) insurance or the way the hospital networks look at this, the way that companies look at this and supporting their employees.' Irsay often spoke publicly about his battles with alcoholism and addiction, hoping his journey to sobriety would inspire and encourage others. Jackson's voice will continue to carry on the conversation. 'I am so proud of the legacy he has left behind and I only hope to make him proud,' Jackson said. Jackson will be recognized by Project Healthy Minds, a Millennial and Gen Z-driven mental health tech nonprofit, for becoming a trailblazing leader in mental health advocacy. She will receive the organization's first 'Sports Visionary of the Year' Award at the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala on Oct. 9 in New York. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will present Jackson with the award at an event that's brought together celebrities, executives, and cultural leaders, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 'When we all got together to decide who should win this inaugural award, it was unanimous that it should be Kalen and the Colts because they have been so committed to mental health in sports,' said Phillip Schermer, founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds. 'It's not talking the talk, it's walking the walk. They've been doing this from the beginning and I think they've sort of lit a path for what I think every sport and every league ought to do.' For Jackson, who is on the nonprofit's Board of Directors, the mission is clear. 'To connect with people and to be compassionate and to try to change the world for the better, that's kind of what all this is for me,' she said. The NFL and NFL Players Association in 2019 agreed to make it a requirement to have a licensed behavioral health clinician on the staff of each team in an effort to increase mental health resources. The Colts have taken it further. They recently hired a clinician to also work with front-office staff and coaches. 'I don't have to wait to know what impact it's going to have,' Jackson said.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father's legacy through her mental health advocacy
Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved owner of the Indianapolis Colts who died last month at age 65. It's personal for Kalen Jackson, too. Irsay's youngest daughter, who joins sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Casey Foyt in running the team, has talked openly about dealing with anxiety. Irsay-Gordon is the CEO with Foyt as executive vice president and Jackson chief brand officer. Advertisement Jackson leads 'Kicking The Stigma,' the family's initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders. The organization is committed to dismantling the stigma often associated with these illnesses and has been focused on expanding access to critical services across Indiana and nationwide. The Colts have donated more than $30 million to nonprofits and organizations in the mental health space since the initiative launched in 2020. 'The stigma piece to me has almost become synonymous in my head with the way we handle it as a culture because the stigma comes from prejudice and judgment and that comes from how it's presented in our culture over time,' Jackson said. 'How do we change that conversation? With that will come so much of the change that we're fighting so hard to get to in terms of having more things covered (by) insurance or the way the hospital networks look at this, the way that companies look at this and supporting their employees.' Irsay often spoke publicly about his battles with alcoholism and addiction, hoping his journey to sobriety would inspire and encourage others. Advertisement Jackson's voice will continue to carry on the conversation. 'I am so proud of the legacy he has left behind and I only hope to make him proud,' Jackson said. Jackson will be recognized by Project Healthy Minds, a Millennial and Gen Z-driven mental health tech nonprofit, for becoming a trailblazing leader in mental health advocacy. She will receive the organization's first 'Sports Visionary of the Year' Award at the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala on Oct. 9 in New York. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will present Jackson with the award at an event that's brought together celebrities, executives, and cultural leaders, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 'When we all got together to decide who should win this inaugural award, it was unanimous that it should be Kalen and the Colts because they have been so committed to mental health in sports,' said Phillip Schermer, founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds. 'It's not talking the talk, it's walking the walk. They've been doing this from the beginning and I think they've sort of lit a path for what I think every sport and every league ought to do.' Advertisement For Jackson, who is on the nonprofit's Board of Directors, the mission is clear. 'To connect with people and to be compassionate and to try to change the world for the better, that's kind of what all this is for me,' she said. The NFL and NFL Players Association in 2019 agreed to make it a requirement to have a licensed behavioral health clinician on the staff of each team in an effort to increase mental health resources. The Colts have taken it further. They recently hired a clinician to also work with front-office staff and coaches. 'I don't have to wait to know what impact it's going to have,' Jackson said. ___ AP NFL: Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press
