The Colts' unofficial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener against the Patriots fuels speculation as Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson Sr. battle for the QB2 spot—will a surprise shift shake up Indianapolis’ quarterback room? With Daniel Jones sidelined and DJ Giddens maintaining his edge over Seth McGowan at running back despite training camp buzz, all eyes are on emerging talent and close competitions as the offense seeks to define its identity.
On defense, Arden Key edges out JT Tuimoloau for a starting role, while rookie CJ Allen looks to fill Zaire Franklin’s shoes at linebacker. The duel between AJ Haulcy and Hunter Wohler at strong safety adds another layer of intrigue. Meanwhile, the special teams kicker battle between Blake Grupe and Spencer Schrader intensifies, with early reports giving Grupe a slight lead. How will these position battles influence the Colts’ preseason momentum and roster decisions?