Colts Training Camp ‘day 13’: Quick Hits
During their last week of team training camp, the Indianapolis Colts held the first of two joint training practices against the Atlanta Falcons, who the Horseshoe will host for Preseason Week 2 on Saturday afternoon.
As a whole, it felt like the Colts passing attack fared better than their running game offensively against the Falcons defense, but it was the Indianapolis defense that shined the most out there late Wednesday afternoon.
Boys, let’s get to it:

QB Daniel Jones Carves Up the Dirty Birds
Practice has wrapped up. Strange day for the Colts offense.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) August 19, 2026
Run game ????????
Pass game ????????
Shane Steichen said Colts need to clean up some execution in the run game. But QB Daniel Jones was on fire for most of the day against the Falcons’ secondary.
Colts QB Daniel Jones completed all 15 throws against Atlanta's first-team defense, the latest on Tyler Warren’s injury https://t.co/zDkkJmH69f
— IndyStar (@indystar) August 19, 2026

Tough Day for Taylor & Ground Game Up Front
This first team period with the Falcons starting D vs Colts starting offense has already had a couple of breakdowns up front. Atlanta blows up a Jonathan Taylor run on the first snap and then Daniel Jones is sacked quickly a few plays later after a missed block.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) August 19, 2026

TE Tyler Warren Has Injury Scare
Colts HC Shane Steichen confirmed TE Tyler Warren suffered groin injury in practice vs Falcons. Warren watched remainder of work from the side. Had right thigh wrapped at one point.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) August 19, 2026
#Colts TE Tyler Warren walked off with a trainer. Noticeable limp. https://t.co/v18QKum6Cq
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 19, 2026

Downs Just Seemingly Always Gets Open
Josh Downs and Daniel Jones on the same page today.
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) August 19, 2026
Jones —> Downs, tipped by the defense, Downs maintains concentration for the catch, goes the distance for a long TD. Nice play.
Downs and Jones have connected 4 times already in team periods. #Colts
Daniel Jones’ pass is tipped but Josh Downs corrals it for a great catch and ultimate TD. Would’ve been about a 55-yarder.
— Angela Moryan (@AngelaMoryanTV) August 19, 2026
First #Colts offense on first #Falcons defense in 11 on 11.
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) August 19, 2026
Daniel Jones drops back, steps up, delivers a strike to Josh Downs for 15 yards. That’s how it’s supposed to look!

Colts Defense Largely Dominates Falcons
Falcons-Colts joint practice thoughts:
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) August 19, 2026
-Only two offensive highlights for Falcons, Drake leaping over Justin Walley and taking in a long TD and Z. Branch lowering his shoulder on a defensive back and winning that battle in the final period.
(1/3)
I’d give the Colts’ defense a solid edge over the Falcons’ offense today.
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) August 19, 2026
Aside from Drake London’s big play, been tough sledding for Atlanta. A few sacks/pressures and TFLs. Falcons have hit a few good runs.

Justin Walley Provides Pick Six Off Tua
#Colts CB Justin Walley just jumped a route for a pick-six on #Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa. Indy defense was (understandably) pretty hyped.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 19, 2026
it’s Walley’s world. pic.twitter.com/PooS119FUf
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 19, 2026

Trending Favorites to Start at Linebacker?
Back-to-back practices for LBs Jaylon Carlies and Akeem Davis-Gaither rolling with the #Colts starting defense.
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) August 19, 2026
It’s been a constant rotation throughout training camp, but still worth noting.

New WR Keenan Allen Debuts in Colts Gear
New #Colts WR Keenan Allen watching practice. He says he expects to join in tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/8xnMzcM0ue
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 19, 2026

No Update on Mooney Ward’s Balky Back
#Colts HC Shane Steichen said he had no update on CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (back), who remains sidelined. He hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9. https://t.co/XUCd8GtVUR
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 19, 2026

RB DJ Giddens Hamstring Flares Up Again
Tyler Warren went down in practice, appeared to be a groin issue. Leaving with trainer now.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 19, 2026
In addition, DJ Giddens opened practice in uniform, but after individual he left with a trainer and appeared to be indicating his hamstring, which has kept him out the last couple weeks
After individual work, Giddens has been doing additional solo work with a trainer. Wind sprints & resistance band work largely. https://t.co/JC34Gwjwlw
— Nathan Brown (@By_NathanBrown) August 19, 2026

Other Colts Still Working Their Way Back
#Colts out today:
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 19, 2026
WR Anthony Gould (groin)
CB Mooney Ward (back)
OT Luke Tenuta (back)
OT Nolan Rucci
WR Alec Pierce (PUP-ankle) and WR Keenan Allen (just got here) not practicing.
RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) is back.

The Return of Samson Ebukam to Indy
Falcons ED Samson Ebukam just trucked Colts RB Seth McGowan on an inside run where he had a little space.
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 19, 2026
#Falcons EDGE Samson Ebukam is back at Grand Park to take on his former team.
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) August 19, 2026
Ebukam missed the 2024-25 season with a torn Achilles, but had 11.5 sacks and 15 TFLs across two active seasons for the #Colts. pic.twitter.com/f1wfxm5TWm
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