25 days ago
As we continue to take a look back at the Indianapolis Colts' Week 1 performance against the Baltimore Ravens, let's highlight some noteworthy snap count figures.
For the most part, when it comes to playing time, there aren't many huge surprises, but each week, particularly early on, there are a few things we can glean.
With help from PFF, here are a few quick notes from the Colts' snap count totals from Week 1.
It was reported beforehand that Pierce wouldn't be a full-go in this contest. Out of 54 offensive plays, he was on the field for 32 of them as he continues to ramp up following his return from offseason ankle surgery.
Akeem Davis-Gaither played 64 of the Colts' 67 defensive snaps. Jaylon Carlies was second on the team at this position with 42 snaps, while Bryce Boettcher was third with 23 snaps. CJ Allen did not play any snaps.
#snaps #week #Ravens
For the most part, when it comes to playing time, there aren't many huge surprises, but each week, particularly early on, there are a few things we can glean.
With help from PFF, here are a few quick notes from the Colts' snap count totals from Week 1.
It was reported beforehand that Pierce wouldn't be a full-go in this contest. Out of 54 offensive plays, he was on the field for 32 of them as he continues to ramp up following his return from offseason ankle surgery.
Akeem Davis-Gaither played 64 of the Colts' 67 defensive snaps. Jaylon Carlies was second on the team at this position with 42 snaps, while Bryce Boettcher was third with 23 snaps. CJ Allen did not play any snaps.
#snaps #week #Ravens
1 month ago
Ahead of the Indianapolis Colts' Week 1 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has revealed the team's plan at linebacker.
According to Jake Arthur of Roundtable Sports, Anarumo said that the Colts will probably go with Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jaylon Carlies to start, although that could change during the week of practices.
Anarumo added that this is a position that will be rotated and the evaluation will be ongoing.
#colts DC Lou Anarumo said they'll probably roll first with Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jaylon Carlies at linebacker, but they're going to keep evaluating all week. Linebacker will be a rotation that they'll always be evaluating.
Davis-Gaither being one of the starters does not come as a surprise. As this position was rotated heavily throughout training camp, Davis-Gaither seemed to become one of the constants at the position.
#linebacker #akeem #jaylon
According to Jake Arthur of Roundtable Sports, Anarumo said that the Colts will probably go with Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jaylon Carlies to start, although that could change during the week of practices.
Anarumo added that this is a position that will be rotated and the evaluation will be ongoing.
#colts DC Lou Anarumo said they'll probably roll first with Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jaylon Carlies at linebacker, but they're going to keep evaluating all week. Linebacker will be a rotation that they'll always be evaluating.
Davis-Gaither being one of the starters does not come as a surprise. As this position was rotated heavily throughout training camp, Davis-Gaither seemed to become one of the constants at the position.
#linebacker #akeem #jaylon
1 month ago
The Indianapolis Colts have completely revamped their defense, and nothing emphasizes that more than comparing last season's initial 53-man roster with this season's initial 53-man roster. While there are only six new players on the offense this season, there are 15 new players on the defense.
Offensively, there are no new additions at quarterback or tight end. Indianapolis has one new running back behind Jonathan Taylor in rookie seventh-rounder Seth McGowan.
On the offensive line, there are two new additions - Jalen Farmer, a 2026 draft pick, and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, whom the Colts acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills. Both players are considered depth pieces.
At wide receiver, they traded Michael Pittman away to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But there are three new additions - seasoned veteran Keenan Allen, seventh-round pick Deion Burks, and veteran Laquon Treadwell, who spent the beginning of the 2024 and 2025 seasons on the practice squad.
Defensively, the Colts have an entirely new linebacker room with the exception of Jaylon Carlies, who started last season on injured reserve (IR). Their other five linebackers - CJ Allen, Bryce Boettcher, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Austin Ajiake and Tahj Chambers - are all new to the initial 53-man roster.
#indianapolis
Offensively, there are no new additions at quarterback or tight end. Indianapolis has one new running back behind Jonathan Taylor in rookie seventh-rounder Seth McGowan.
On the offensive line, there are two new additions - Jalen Farmer, a 2026 draft pick, and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, whom the Colts acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills. Both players are considered depth pieces.
At wide receiver, they traded Michael Pittman away to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But there are three new additions - seasoned veteran Keenan Allen, seventh-round pick Deion Burks, and veteran Laquon Treadwell, who spent the beginning of the 2024 and 2025 seasons on the practice squad.
Defensively, the Colts have an entirely new linebacker room with the exception of Jaylon Carlies, who started last season on injured reserve (IR). Their other five linebackers - CJ Allen, Bryce Boettcher, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Austin Ajiake and Tahj Chambers - are all new to the initial 53-man roster.
#indianapolis
2 months ago
Has the linebacker battle for the Indianapolis Colts taken an unexpected turn late in training camp?
For much of the offseason, the thought was that rookie CJ Allen would start, and then there was an open competition to determine who would be playing alongside him.
Unfortunately, Allen has missed a lot of time this summer, dealing with a calf and then a hamstring injury. For many players, but particularly rookies, overcoming missed time isn't easy.
Allen has been back on the field as of late, but during Thursday's second joint practice with Atlanta, it was Jaylon Carlies who took the bulk of the first-team reps, alongside of Akeem Davis-Gaither.
Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan noted that Carlies has consistently started over the last week of training camp.
#carlies
For much of the offseason, the thought was that rookie CJ Allen would start, and then there was an open competition to determine who would be playing alongside him.
Unfortunately, Allen has missed a lot of time this summer, dealing with a calf and then a hamstring injury. For many players, but particularly rookies, overcoming missed time isn't easy.
Allen has been back on the field as of late, but during Thursday's second joint practice with Atlanta, it was Jaylon Carlies who took the bulk of the first-team reps, alongside of Akeem Davis-Gaither.
Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan noted that Carlies has consistently started over the last week of training camp.
#carlies
3 months ago
I guess we could start by eliminating those who would not be considered longshots. No starter from a year ago should be in that category. I would also eliminate our first two draft picks, as they are being penciled in as starters as well. As far as free agent acquisitions, Davis-Gaither has a pretty clear path to starting, as does Arden Key. Both should, and frankly need to be, to see the Colts defense improve enough to elevate the entire team.
Maybe not every starter should be being counted on as major contributors? For me, if Travis emerged as a player that you start looking at wanting to lock up, that would mean he was making a pretty huge contribution. Fending off Farmer or Goncalves, would be setting the OL up for a couple of years of strong continuity. I would call Farmer a long-shot, but just barely. I don’t think many would be shocked if he won a role, but he does have a hill to climb as a rookie.
Seeing Dulin, NWI, Gould, or Burks might be candidates, if one of them holds on to a role that many want to see a proven veteran be brought in to take. Either of our draft picks, Giddens or McGowan, would be logical choices, provided they win a role or see the field often enough to help. Seeing AR or Leonard become the starter for any stretch, would mean that something went wrong. But, should either get the opportunity and run with it, it certainly would change the narrative for 2027.
There is a decent chance that Haulcey gets the first shot at Safety aside Bynum. There are some players who might push him, or push for time as a 3rd Safety/coverage LB. Wohler, Thomas, and Owens might get some opportunities, should Haulcey not take the role by the horns. If Ward or Sauce are not on the field, we have spent unwisely. If Walley is not on the field, we have ****** umed too much. It would, however, open up a chance to see if Taylor-Britt’s experience in the defense might play well. We have seen the other candidates at corner and a leap would have to be considered in the longshot range.
Boettcher is interesting prospect. Although not truly hyped, he doesn’t have a proven player to rise above. I think if Carlies really had something, we would have seen it by now. Behind Grover, the most likely options are Wooden and Adebawore to have some impact. On the edge, JTT and Clemons are the “vets”, along with the rookies Gumbs and Curry.
#might #starter #field #either
Maybe not every starter should be being counted on as major contributors? For me, if Travis emerged as a player that you start looking at wanting to lock up, that would mean he was making a pretty huge contribution. Fending off Farmer or Goncalves, would be setting the OL up for a couple of years of strong continuity. I would call Farmer a long-shot, but just barely. I don’t think many would be shocked if he won a role, but he does have a hill to climb as a rookie.
Seeing Dulin, NWI, Gould, or Burks might be candidates, if one of them holds on to a role that many want to see a proven veteran be brought in to take. Either of our draft picks, Giddens or McGowan, would be logical choices, provided they win a role or see the field often enough to help. Seeing AR or Leonard become the starter for any stretch, would mean that something went wrong. But, should either get the opportunity and run with it, it certainly would change the narrative for 2027.
There is a decent chance that Haulcey gets the first shot at Safety aside Bynum. There are some players who might push him, or push for time as a 3rd Safety/coverage LB. Wohler, Thomas, and Owens might get some opportunities, should Haulcey not take the role by the horns. If Ward or Sauce are not on the field, we have spent unwisely. If Walley is not on the field, we have ****** umed too much. It would, however, open up a chance to see if Taylor-Britt’s experience in the defense might play well. We have seen the other candidates at corner and a leap would have to be considered in the longshot range.
Boettcher is interesting prospect. Although not truly hyped, he doesn’t have a proven player to rise above. I think if Carlies really had something, we would have seen it by now. Behind Grover, the most likely options are Wooden and Adebawore to have some impact. On the edge, JTT and Clemons are the “vets”, along with the rookies Gumbs and Curry.
#might #starter #field #either
4 months ago
Once training camp arrives, a "surprise" starter could emerge on defense for the Indianapolis Colts.
Throughout the defensive side of the ball, the Colts experienced heavy roster turnover this offseason, but linebacker may have seen the most.
Zaire Franklin and Germain Pratt, who led the team in snaps at the position in 2025, are no longer on the team. Presumably, CJ Allen is going to be the new MIKE linebacker for the Colts, but the starting spot next to him is very much up for grabs.
The Colts gave several players the opportunity to get reps with the ones during offseason programs, including Akeem Davis-Gaither, who is experienced and played under Lou Anarumo previously, along with Jaylon Carlies, a fairly recent draft pick.
But also in that mix is fourth-round rookie Bryce Boettcher, who, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, saw a "significant" amount of snaps with the starters.
Throughout the defensive side of the ball, the Colts experienced heavy roster turnover this offseason, but linebacker may have seen the most.
Zaire Franklin and Germain Pratt, who led the team in snaps at the position in 2025, are no longer on the team. Presumably, CJ Allen is going to be the new MIKE linebacker for the Colts, but the starting spot next to him is very much up for grabs.
The Colts gave several players the opportunity to get reps with the ones during offseason programs, including Akeem Davis-Gaither, who is experienced and played under Lou Anarumo previously, along with Jaylon Carlies, a fairly recent draft pick.
But also in that mix is fourth-round rookie Bryce Boettcher, who, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, saw a "significant" amount of snaps with the starters.
