2020 Colts Training Camp Preview: Defensive Linemen

From getting your first look at Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew to competitive joint practices with the Chicago Bears to family fun at Colts City, you won't want to miss your chance to join us at Grand Park between July 26 and Aug. 17 for Colts training camp. 

The Colts' quarterback competition will be among the most closely-watched position battles across the entire NFL in the coming weeks. 

The Colts slipped from second in the NFL in rushing in 2021 to 23rd in 2022. 

The Colts added veteran Isaiah McKenzie in free agency and selected Josh Downs in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, bringing two players with experience in the slot to Shane Steichen's offense. 

The Colts' tight end room projects to be one of the team's most competitive units during training camp. 

Raimann will look to build off a promising rookie year and lock down the left side of the Colts' offensive line in 2023. 

The Colts' defensive line is headlined by interior stalwarts DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart, but features plenty of depth and versatility that should produce plenty of competition during training camp. 

Leonard, a three-time first-team AP All-Pro, underwent two procedures in 2022 to address a nerve issue and was limited to three games last season. 

Between JuJu Brents, Darius Rush, Jaylon Jones, Dallis Flowers, Darrell Baker Jr. and others, the Colts' cornerback competition in training camp will be defined by length, athleticism and youth. 

Blackmon spent the spring learning the in's and outs of playing strong safety in Gus Bradley's defense, and has a tremendous opportunity ahead not only for the Colts, but for himself personally. 

The Colts' first-year special teams coordinator will have plenty of competition to sort through during training camp. 

Some of the fiercest competition during training camp will happen among players vying for a role on Bubba Ventrone's special teams units – including at kicker between Rodrigo Blankenship and Jake Verity. Check out what to watch for from the Colts' special teamers ahead of the start of training camp on July 27.