Shane Steichen prefers privacy. The Indianapolis Colts coach hardly ever discusses the inner workings of his team, so he isn’t exactly keen to open up when asked to update key position battles after the first two weeks of training camp. Instead, Steichen is generally complimentary of all his players, without giving too many hints about how his own leaderboard looks.However, the beauty of training camp is that every practice is open to the media, so any developments amid key position battles are easier to identify. The Colts’ joint practice Tuesday with the New England Patriots and their preseason opener Thursday against the same team will provide even more insight. But while we wait for those checkpoints, let’s take a look at some stock risers and fallers at some of Indy’s key spits.Stock risersQB Daniel Jones 2.0Disclaimer: No, unlike last year, Jones isn’t competing for the starting job, but he is competing against the old version of himself, which is why he made this list. The 29-year-old signal-caller has looked about as healthy as anyone could have hoped, considering he’s only eight months removed from undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Jones has been sharp in camp, with his accuracy and velocity turning heads, but it’s his mobility that’s really stood out. He’s taken off on a handful of scrambles, and it’s impossible to tell that he was ever injured.WR Nick Westbrook-IkhineWesbrook-Ikhine has come alive in the Colts’ recent practices and continues to strengthen his case to be the team’s third starting receiver over veterans Ashton Dulin and Laquon Treadwell. While Dulin and Treadwell have made a few plays, neither has been as consistent as Westbrook-Ikhine. The 29-year-old always seems to be in the right place at the right time, and the chemistry he’s building with Jones is easy to notice. Westbrook-Ikhine is coming off a down year (11 receptions, 89 yards in 15 games) with the Miami Dolphins. However, he totaled 32 catches for 497 yards and nine TDs with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, and so far, he’s showing that he’s still capable of being a quality contributor.
Colts stock report: Who is winning Indy’s key position battles at WR, RB and LB?
Shane Steichen prefers privacy. The Indianapolis Colts coach hardly ever discusses the inner workings of his team, so he isn’t exactly keen to open up when asked to update key position battles after the first two weeks of training camp. Instead, Steichen is generally complimentary of all his players, without giving too many hints about how his own leaderboard looks. However, the beauty of training camp is that every practice is open to the media, so any developments amid key position battles are easier to identify. The Colts’ joint practice Tuesday with the New England Patriots and...













