Colts Training Camp ‘Day 12’: Quick Hits

WESTFIELD, IN - AUGUST 6: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) runs through a drill during the Indianapolis Colts training camp practice on August 6, 2026 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Indianapolis Colts were back at it Sunday for another late afternoon, early evening practice at Grand Park. With humid conditions, but largely no rain, it was held outdoors. Hopefully, everyone's stayed safe throughout the state with the intense flooding. Let's get to it!

Colts Defense Gets Better of Offense Again

Not a banner day for #Colts QB Daniel Jones. Just threw back-to-back interceptions in 11-on-11.

First one was tipped and then picked off by CB Mekhi Blackmon. Second one was an underthrown deep ball that was picked off by FS Cam Bynum.

- James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 16, 2026

Outside of a deep touchdown connection between Daniel Jones to Ashton Dulin to kick things off, the #Colts offense struggled in 7-on-7 play.

Regardless of which quarterback or unit, Lou Anarumo's passing defense proved to be too much to handle. Multiple coverage sacks and PBUs.

- Noah Compton (@nerlens_) August 16, 2026

Anthony Richardson and the #Colts second-team offense really struggled in their first 11-on-11 session:

- WR Deion Burks fumbled the jet sweep exchange
- poor showing on the ground, Bryce Boettcher shines
- Underthrown ball hauled in by CB Jaylon Jones
- zero completions overall

- Noah Compton (@nerlens_) August 16, 2026

Rookie LB CJ Allen Returns to Practice

Colts rookie MLB CJ Allen practicing.

- Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) August 16, 2026

No Training Camp Return for Alec Pierce

#Colts HC Shane Steichen, asked if he expects WR Alec Pierce (left ankle surgery recovery) to return in their joint practices with the #Falcons this week.

Not right now."

Therefore, Pierce will miss all of training camp as he continues rehabbing.

Season opener in four weeks. pic.twitter.com/Z7whG57MGE

- James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 17, 2026

Laiatu Latu Continues to Stand Out in Camp

One guy who's having a really good #Colts camp: DE Laiatu Latu.

Just gotta see if he can take another leap on Sundays, but I'm encouraged by what I've seen so far. Very disruptive.

- James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 17, 2026

DeForest Buckner Ramping Up Activity

We saw DT DeForest Buckner involved in 11-on-11s earlier than we've seen in camp so far today.

- Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 16, 2026

Big Brace for Colts ST coach Brian Mason

Another look at #Colts STC Brian Mason, who tore several ligaments in his knee in the preseason opener. Tough dude. pic.twitter.com/yRNz1lHidv

- James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 16, 2026

Other Colts Players Still on the Mend

#Colts out today:

WR Alec Pierce (PUP-ankle)
CB Mooney Ward (back)
WR Anthony Gould
RB DJ Giddens (hamstring)
OT Luke Tenuta (knee)
OT Nolan Rucci

LB CJ Allen (hamstring) and DT Derrick Nnadi are both back.

- Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 16, 2026