The Indianapolis Colts face tough decisions after a 34-6 blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons, casting doubt over several roster spots as preseason struggles surface. Backup quarterback Riley Leonard’s poor performance and the offensive line’s inability to protect both Leonard and Anthony Richardson raise serious concerns about depth and reliability. The kicker battle also heats up, with Blake Grupe missing a crucial 36-yarder while Spencer Schrader continues to impress from distance, leaving the Colts’ special teams picture uncertain.
On defense, the spotlight is on an underwhelming secondary, including struggles from Mekhi Blackmon, Jonathan Owens, and a banged-up group already missing key faces like Mooney Ward and Sauce Gardner. JT Tuimoloau remains a non-factor despite second-round expectations, while CJ Allen and Jerry Tillery fail to stand out among linebacker and defensive line hopefuls. Will coaching shifts or surprise cuts shake up the Colts roster before the regular season kickoff?