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WATCH: Colts’ Drew Ogletree runs bases at charity softball game

Colts TE Andrew Ogletree, who’s working back from a torn ACL, looked pretty swift at Quenton Nelson’s charity softball game.

Indianapolis Colts second-year tight end Andrew Ogletree has been working his way back from the torn ACL that claimed his rookie season before it even began in 2021.

The former sixth-round pick tore the ligament during joint training camp practices with the Detroit Lions roughly 11 months ago and wasn’t spotted working out during the spring.

However, he seems pretty close to a return considering the fact that he hit an inside-the-park home run at Quenton Nelson’s charity softball game.

There’s even video proof from The Athletic’s James Boyd showing the strong movements of the second-year tight end.

Ogletree most likely wouldn’t have been able to play in this softball game without being cleared by the Colts training staff so this is a good sign that he’ll be ready for training camp—or at least shortly after it opens.

The Colts have a crowded tight end room entering camp with several spots up for grabs. Ogletree is certainly in the mix, and he’ll have a chance to make his mark when the team returns to Westfield on July 26.

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Colts’ 2023 training camp preview: Tight End

There will be plenty of competition in the tight end room at Colts training camp.

The Indianapolis Colts are set to return for training camp at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield with their first practice being held July 26.

Before then, we’ll be previewing each position, giving our takes on the starters, position battles and projected depth chart entering camp under the new regime.

There are few positions on the roster that will include more competition than tight end for the Colts. While the order is somewhat clear, the team seemingly has roughly six or seven worthy players vying for a (likely) maximum of four spots.

You can follow along with our training camp previews as we post the links below:

Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End
Offensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Cornerback
Safety Special Teams

Here’s our preview of the tight end room entering training camp:

5 most underrated Colts players entering 2023

Don’t sleep on these underrated Colts players.

With the 2022 season ending with a 4-12-1 record, the Indianapolis Colts need a significant shift in the cultural makeup of the team.

This will require several of the team’s veterans to make an impact early and often, including players who may have flown a bit under the radar during a tumultuous 2022 season.

If the team wishes to remain competitive, they will need all the help they can get.

Here are the five most underrated Colts entering 2023:

Colts’ injury roundup: Updates on Jonathan Taylor, Shaquille Leonard

Here are the latest injury updates for the Colts regarding several players at OTAs.

The Indianapolis Colts were on the field this week for their first organized team activity (OTA) practices of the offseason and while there’s no official injury report to be filed, we received some key updates on the injury status of several players.

Thursday’s viewing of OTAs was the first time the media was permitted to watch practice since the start of Phase III of the offseason program, and there were several players absent from the practice due to injury. Some we knew of, and some we didn’t.

Here’s a roundup of the latest injury updates regarding the Colts at OTAs:

6 most intriguing position battles to watch at Colts’ OTAs

Taking a look at the most intriguing position battles as the Colts begin OTAs.

The offseason program for the Indianapolis Colts kicked off last month and continues with organized team activities (OTAs) this week.

These activities happen in three phases (May 23-25, May 31-June 2, and June 5-8) and will consist of in-person meetings and dedicated classroom teaching designed to help players improve during the offseason.

It’s also significant because it marks the first time the Colts can run drills between the offense and defense even though no pads or contact are permitted.

As the players reconvene, the evaluation process of the roster begins. It’s a critical time for a young team such as the Colts.

Here are the most intriguing position battles to watch at Colts’ OTAs:

5 things to know about Colts’ new TE Will Mallory

Get to know Colts new TE Will Mallory.

The 2023 NFL Draft is the largest class ever selected by general manager Chris Ballard, boasting 12 picks. Among those selections, the Indianapolis Colts drafted tight end Will Mallory in the fifth round.

Mallory joins a crowded tight end room with Mo Alie-Cox, Jelani Woods, Kylen Granson, Drew Ogletree, and Pharaoh Brown. He’ll have to stand out to make the roster and show what made him a standout at the University of Miami.

Here are five things to know about the fifth-round pick:

How signing TE Pharaoh Brown impacts Colts’ draft plans

Will the signing of Pharaoh Brown keep the Colts from drafting a TE?

Since Jack Doyle retired, the Indianapolis Colts have sorely missed the skills of a blocking tight end.

During his tenure with the team, Doyle was one of the premier blockers in the league. It’s fair to say that the team could have efforts like those during the 2022 season.

The offensive line struggled to create ample running lanes, and pass blocking also dived. The unit finished the season in the middle of the pack, a far cry from the elite line it was in seasons past. An extra effective blocker, such as a tight end, might have eased the load.

Unfortunately, that option was not on the roster this season, either. Blocking is not something that any current Colts tight end outwardly excels at. That’s why it made sense that the team signed Pharaoh Brown this week.

Brown’s offensive production doesn’t leap off the page, but he has experience being utilized as a lead blocker. His signing could take the pressure off the Colts to find a blocking tight end in the later rounds of the draft.

However, it does bring up an intriguing question: would the team still draft a tight end anyways?

Possibly.

The team doesn’t know what it has in Andrew Ogletree after he went down with a season-ending injury during training camp. The same can be said about Jelani Woods, who showed much promise but was underutilized.

Finally, though the team believes in Mo Alie-Cox, a report earlier this season suggested that Alie-Cox could be traded in favor of leaning on other talents.

If the team decides a different tight end is needed, this year’s class is deep with plenty of options.

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5 things to know about Colts new TE Pharaoh Brown

Get to know new Colts TE Pharaoh Brown.

As free agency rolls on, the Indianapolis Colts continue adding pieces to address critical areas of need. On Friday, the team added free-agent tight end, Pharaoh Brown.

Brown’s deal with the team won’t become official until April 9, pending a physical, but he joins a crowded tight end room with Mo Alie-Cox, Jelani Woods, Kylen Granson, and Andrew Ogletree, among others.

Here are five things to know about the Colts’ new tight end:

How Colts signing Pharaoh Brown impacts TE depth chart

Here’s a look at how the signing of Pharaoh Brown impacts the TE depth chart.

Free agency acquisitions are an ongoing process for the Indianapolis Colts, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.

The team ranked near the bottom of the league in multiple categories as the 2022 season ended, leaving many to wonder how general manager Chris Ballard would remedy that.

Eight offensive players have been claimed or signed, including the most recent addition in tight end Pharaoh Brown. Brown brings veteran experience and blocking skills to the tight end room.

This is what the Colts’ tight end depth chart looks like:

TE1: Mo Alie-Cox

TE2: Kylen Granson

TE3: Jelani Woods

TE4: Andrew Ogletree

Backups competing for a roster spot: Nikola Kalinic, Jalen Wydermyer, Pharaoh Brown

It’s reasonable to assume Brown will not overtake anyone for starting reps, but he would be decent depth, and his blocking skills could prove essential as the initial roster takes shape on the road to September.

It’s important to remember the team could also want to keep Brown as an insurance option for Drew Ogletree, who is returning from injury and will likely need a measured return to football.

Finally, with Mo Alie-Cox potentially on the trade block, the team is taking no chances on having players to fill its tight end room.

Keep up to date with the latest news, signings and rumors through our free agency tracker for the Colts.

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Grading every rookie from Colts’ 2022 draft class

The Colts’ rookie class now has a full season under its belt. Here’s how we graded them.

The 2022 season has come and gone, which means we got a strong look at the Indianapolis Colts’ rookie draft class.

Grading a rookie based on his first season is a bit ridiculous. While some rookies make the transition look easy, it is anything but. There are several factors both on and off the field that impact a player’s performance during his rookie season.

We should also remember that these players, for the most part, are still extremely young. They are still growing up and learning how to deal with the delicate balance of professional sports and life outside of football.

So these grades aren’t concrete, and they certainly can change even as soon as the end of the 2023 season. Think of this more as a review of their rookie campaign with some insight into how they impacted the Colts during their first season.

Here’s a look at the grades for the Colts’ 2022 rookie draft class: