3 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM
5 Colts Things: Adonai Mitchell learning the slot, Anthony Gould shows promise on dynamic kickoff return and more from preseason Week 1 The Colts kicked off the 2024 preseason with a 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos. Here are a few key takeaways from Sunday's game at Lucas Oi...
Catches pass from backup QB Mitchell caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-30 preseason loss to the Broncos.
Impact Both of Mitchell's targets came from backup Joe Flacco on the third drive of the game, as the rookie wide receiver wasn't thrown to by Anthony Richardson on the first two possessions. Mitchell and Alec Pierce had been splitting first-team reps in training camp prior to Josh Downs' high-ankle sprain in practice Wednesday, which could open the door for both Mitchell and Pierce to play prominent roles early in the regular season alongside No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman. Mitchell will look to flash more of the skills that made him a second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft when the Colts continue preseason play Saturday against the Cardinals.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Gets work as slot receiver Mitchell worked in the slot with the first-team offense in Friday's practice with Josh Downs sidelined with a high ankle sprain, Kevin Bowen of 92.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports...
Impact Mitchell and Alex Pierce have been in competition for the No. 3 receiver role, but both could begin the season in three-receiver sets if Downs misses regular season games. It's notable that Mitchell got work in the slot as he had mostly been seen as a perimeter receiver and deep threat. The 2024 second-round draft pick could find an additional path to playing time as a result.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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6 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM
Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR Mitchell and Alec Pierce are listed as co-starters at the third wide receiver spot on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart.
Impact Mitchell and Pierce have been splitting time with the first-team offense so far in training camp with reports of Pierce being more productive but Mitchell also having his impressive moments. It's still early in the competition for playing time, but it's notable that the Colts are giving the rookie equal billing at the start of preseason games rather than defer to the veteran.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Why Colts see competition between Alec Pierce, Adonai Mitchell making entire team better The two wide receivers have showed out during training camp, trading off highlight-reel plays on a daily basis.
AUGUST 5 • COLTS.COM
Even split for No. 3 WR competition Mitchell and Alec Pierce have rotated playing time between the first- and second-team offenses through the first week of training camp, Indianapolis 93.5 The Fan reports.
Impact Mitchell and Pierce are battling for the No. 3 receiver role in the offense. It's early in the contest, but it's notable that Mitchell as the rookie didn't immediately begin camp with the second unit. The Colts used the 52nd pick in the 2024 Draft on Mitchell, a combine standout who made a strong impression in spring practices.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Emptying the Notebook: The consistent playmaker on offense, Reggie Wayne on Adonai Mitchell, developing a 'cheat code' on defense and more from Week 1 of Colts training camp The Colts are four practices in to training camp, and on Tuesday, the pads will come on for the first time in 2024. Before that, though, wri...
JULY 29 • COLTS.COM
Thanks to Michael Pittman Jr., Adonai Mitchell is learning the kind of player he wants to become The veteran and the rookie trained together throughout the offseason, forming a special bond before the season even started.
JULY 26 • COLTS.COM
Adonai Mitchell: Training camp media availability, July 25 Rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell meets with the media following the first day of practice at Colts Training Camp.
JULY 25 • COLTS.COM
Thriving at OTAs Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Mitchell is "making a lot of plays" at OTAs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 the Fan reports.
Impact It sounds like the rookie second-round pick is getting a lot of first-team reps, in part because top wide receiver Michael Pittman has been out with a minor knee injury. Wearing a No. 10 jersey to signify the number of WRs drafted before him this spring, Mitchell has taken advantage of the early opportunity by catching a number of passes from starting QB Anthony Richardson. Still, it's unclear if Mitchell will head into Week 1 as a depth/rotation receiver or if he'll immediately supplant Alec Pierce as a starter alongside Pittman and slot man Josh Downs. There's also the question of how different that role might look if/when Mitchell replaces Pierce, as the latter was targeted on just 10.2 percent of his routes last year -- easily the the lowest rate in the league among regular starters at wide receiver.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Longhorns Ex Adonai Mitchell Sends Message With New Colts Jersey Number Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was projected to be selected as a first-round pick heading into last month's NFL Draft. Instea...
MAY 10 • SI.COM
How the Colts have set up QB Anthony Richardson for a big bounce-back year
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The best value 2024 NFL Draft picks for all 32 teams — including Dallas Turner and Adonai Mitchell and more Drafts classes are made by the sleepers. The Athletic's NFL writers pick the best for each team.
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