The Indianapolis Colts are set to return for training camp in just a few weeks where the team will begin competing heavily to trim the roster down to 53 players.
While the foundation of the spring workouts has been laid out, the real work comes during training camp and the preseason. This is typically the time when jobs and roster spots are won.
Each position will have wild cards and players on the roster bubble entering training camp.
Here’s a look at one player from each position on the roster bubble entering Colts’ training camp:
QB Sam Ehlinger
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Ehlinger is on the roster bubble and likely to be waived when the final cuts are made. With Matt Ryan leading the way as the starter and Nick Foles now working as the backup, there’s no real reason to keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
RB Deon Jackson
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Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines are locks to make the roster as one of the league’s best 1-2 punches. Entering training camp, Phillip Lindsay appears to be leading the way for the RB3 spot. Gunning for that fourth spot, Jackson is going to have to prove the Colts need to keep four running backs on the roster even if it means mostly special teams work.
WR Mike Strachan
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Ultimately, my prediction will be that Strachan makes the roster. But he’s not guaranteed a spot. The upside is alluring considering what we saw during the preseason last year, but after missing much of the spring, Strachan is going to have to show he’s worthy of that final wide receiver spot in the room.
TE Andrew Ogletree
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The sixth-round pick has impressive athleticism and catch radius. However, it may just come down to a numbers game. The Colts already have three tight ends locked to make the roster. It’s all a matter of whether Ogletree forces them to keep four.
OT Ryan Van Demark
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The Colts gave Van Demark a hefty signing bonus following the 2022 NFL draft, but he still has to prove he’s worthy of a roster spot. With Matt Pryor, Bernhard Raimann and Dennis Kelly all likely to make the roster, Van Demark needs a strong showing during the preseason.
DE Ben Banogu
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