11 takeaways from Day 9 of Colts OTAs

The Indianapolis Colts were on the practice field Wednesday for their ninth organized team activity (OTA) session, and it was the third time the media was permitted to watch practice.

This was the final time the media will be at OTAs, which wrap up Thursday before going into a three-day mandatory minicamp (June 13-15) to conclude the offseason workout program. The media will be present for all three days of minicamp before breaking for summer.

Here are the news notes and highlights from Day 9 of Colts OTAs:

1
Attendance

Back out here at #Colts OTAs. No sign of Isaiah Rodgers Sr. since the news of the gambling investigation this week.

Michael Pittman Jr., JuJu Brents, Darius Rush, Shaq Leonard and EJ Speed are among the players here but not practicing. A few health situations. pic.twitter.com/KvePDDvfq9

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) June 7, 2023

2
Still no practice for Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs

#Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle surgery) and rookie WR Josh Downs (knee) are not practicing either. https://t.co/iG1M2Pszzp

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023

3
Alec Pierce also absent

#Colts WR Alec Pierce is not practicing either. Don’t know why. https://t.co/iG1M2Pszzp

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023

4
QB drills

More drills with Gardner Minshew, Sam Ehlinger and Anthony Richardson. All three couldn’t put it in the net, and Richardson’s went over the net. #Colts pic.twitter.com/6yOVljzW2d

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023

Anthony Richardson came right back and ripped this intermediate throw into the net. #Colts https://t.co/8heSqvc1Lp

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) June 7, 2023

5
Anthony Richardson links up with his new WR

Beautiful deep ball from Anthony Richardson to Breshad Perriman. Very well-placed throw over safety Nick Cross in 7-on-7. 60-plus yard TD. #Colts

— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023

6
More video of Anthony Richardson

Anthony Richardson at #Colts OTAs pic.twitter.com/qbQaTBwEYM

— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) June 7, 2023

7
Richardson took second-team snaps

Practice wrapped. Anthony Richardson was 3-for-7 on a final two-minute drill. Two INTs dropped by cornerback Tony Brown, including one in the end zone on 4th-and-2 from the 4. #Colts

— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023

Richardson finished 5-of-9 in 11-on-11 work overall. Again took only second-team snaps in team drills. #Colts

— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023

8
Gardner Minshew looking sharp

Gardner Minshew was 5-of-7 on his drive. Threw low to an open Ashton Dulin in the end zone to end the two-minute drill.
He was 9-of-11 overall in 11-on-11 work today. All with the first team. #Colts

— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023

9
Shane Steichen gives non-answer about gambling investigation

Shane Steichen on gambling: "All I'll say on that is an ongoing investigation with the NFL, and we are constantly educating our coaches and players about the issue."

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) June 7, 2023

10
Alec Pierce dealing with foot injury

Alec Pierce is dealing with "a little foot." Steichen notes it's "nothing serious." WR could have practiced today, erring on the side of caution. #Colts

— George Bremer (@gmbremer) June 7, 2023