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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
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Colts' Michael Pittman on offseason work outs with Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson
During the time off between minicamp ending and training camp starting, Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson got together out in California with Michael Pittman and other members of the wide receiver and tight end units. As Pittman described on Tuesday, when meeting with the local media, this provided everyone the opportunity to get to know each other better and to work out together. "We were in California for about half a week, and we got in a lot of good work, and we had a lot of fun while doing it," Pittman said via Locked on Colts. "I think guys got to know each other better, and that was the whole point of it." Pittman continued, "So we went every day (to work out) that we were there, except for the day that guys got in. So we got three days of solid work and we definitely had fun and we definitely worked too." Richardson would miss most of OTAs and all of minicamp, dealing with a shoulder injury. Rest was required, but ESPN's Stephen Holder would report recently that Richardson was throwing with velocity leading up to training camp, and GM Chris Ballard said on Tuesday that he would be "good to go" for practice, although the Colts would monitor his throwing volume. With Richardson sidelined during offseason programs, Daniel Jones took the majority of the first-team reps. It'll be important for Richardson to get off to a fast start upon his return. "He (Richardson) actually came out and was part of it," Pittman said of the trip to California. "Obviously, he's had his deal (shoulder injury), but we're going to get everything that we need during this session here. So it'll be fun." This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Michael Pittman on work outs with Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Where does Indianapolis Colts receiving corps rank in 2025 compared to rest of NFL?
As a unit, how does the Indianapolis Colts' group of pass catchers compare to the rest of the NFL? Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema recently ranked each team's receiving corps from best to worst, and included with the wideouts were the tight ends and running backs when applicable. Advertisement Coming in right around the middle of the pack were the Colts at No. 17. "How can you not love the Colts' pass-catching depth?" wrote Sikkema. "Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs and Alec Pierce each racked up 800-plus receiving yards in 2024, and Pierce and Downs both earned elite 99.1 PFF receiving grades on deep passes (tied for 11th). Even if AD Mitchell hasn't broken out yet, his status as the team's fourth-best receiver showcases the group's depth." The Colts' unknowns at quarterback overshadow the talent that this offense has at wide receiver and now at tight end with the addition of Tyler Warren. While the Colts didn't have any one of their wideouts eclipse 1,000 yards, they were the only team in football last season to have three different receivers all go over the 800-yard mark. Advertisement Along with the individual production that Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce bring, each offers a different skill set as well, which can be an added stressor that defenses have to account for because there are a variety of ways that this unit can attack opponents. As Sikkema wrote, if a high upside, developmental talent like AD Mitchell is your fourth option, that's a really strong wide receiver unit, and now Warren will be in the mix this season, providing the passing game with a steady, do-it-all presence from the tight end position, particularly over the middle of the field. A Year 2 jump from Mitchell and Warren's presence only adds to what defenses already have to account for when it comes to defending the Colts through the air. Between this group and Jonathan Taylor on the ground, with even somewhat steady quarterback play, you can certainly see a path towards success for this offense this season. This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2025 NFL season: Where does Colts' receiving corps rank?
Reuters
05-06-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. leaves practice with apparent injury
June 5 - Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. left practice early on Thursday with an apparent injury, according to multiple reports. Pittman went to the ground during an 11-on-11 play but it was not clear if it was from contact. He stayed down for a few seconds and then limped off on his own. He later went with a member of the team's medical staff into the locker room and didn't return to practice. The 27-year-old started 14 of the 16 games he played last season and caught 69 of 111 targets for 808 yards and three touchdowns. He revealed in April that he played through a fractured back that ultimately was determined would not require surgery. He told the Indianapolis Star that doctors fully cleared him in March. For his career, Pittman has 405 catches for 4,470 yards and 18 TDs. His best season was in 2023, when he caught 109 passes for 1,152 yards and four TDs. Indianapolis selected Pittman in the second round (34th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. --Field Level Media
