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Indianapolis Colts players under the most pressure in 2022

Indianapolis Colts players under the most pressure in 2022

After an offseason filled with some big moves, the expectations are high for the Indianapolis Colts entering the 2022 season.

With those expectations comes the pressure that some players will be under to perform. Some of them need to prove they can stay healthy. Some are in a contract year and are under pressure to show why they should stick around. Others may be new around town but are stepping into a starting role.

Pressure isn’t the same for all players. Some thrive in it. Some don’t. But the Colts have a number of players who face pressure to perform in 2022.

QB Matt Ryan

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Ryan undoubtedly faces a lot of pressure coming in as the new starting quarterback. Fortunately, he received the nickname “Matty Ice” for his performance in those instances. Ryan seems to be making the transition pretty smoothly thus far, but there will be pressure on him to help lead this roster to a playoff spot.

WR Parris Campbell

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Campbell has appeared in just 15 games since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft so there is inherent pressure to perform. He also finds himself in a contract year looking to prove that he deserves another deal. The talent is certainly there, but Campbell is being challenged to stay healthy for an entire campaign for the first time in his career.

TE Mo Alie-Cox

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Alie-Cox has some big shoes to fill. The retirement of Jack Doyle gives him the chance to prove his worth as a starting tight end in the NFL, and he’s getting paid like it. With rookie Jelani Woods waiting in the wings, Alie-Cox faces plenty of pressure.

OT Matt Pryor

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The Colts already have Pryor’s replacement on the roster. If he doesn’t perform well enough during training camp and the preseason, there’s a good chance they turn to third-round pick Bernhard Raimann for the starting blindside role. It may eventually happen regardless, so Pryor is definitely under some pressure.

DE Ben Banogu

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Banogu hasn’t done nearly anything since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. Despite his elite athleticism and intriguing upside, he never got on the field during Matt Eberflus’ tenure. Now in a contract year, Banogu must prove he was worthy

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