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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew will compete for the team's starting job under center in 2023, according to new head coach Shane Steichen. "Right now, obviously, he's coming in to just compete and be the best he can be, you know, and that's where we're going," Steichen said on if Minshew will be named the starter. "That's where we feel he's at right now and that's his role right now." Minshew and Steichen have spent the last two years together with the Philadelphia Eagles, but the Colts also have the No. 4 overall pick in next month's draft and could elect to take a franchise QB with that pick. If the Colts take a QB with their first pick, the 26-year-old Minshew will compete for the starting gig with him. Minshew started only four games the last two years with Philly, but he has 24 games of starting experience in the NFL in four seasons.

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Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba opted not to run the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL combine in Indianapolis. However, he ran a 4.53 unofficial 40-time at OSU's Pro Day on March 22. Smith-Njigba posted a 99th-percentile agility score at the combine, which more than makes up for the lack of sub-4.5 speed. The former Buckeye caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns sharing a field with Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave in 2021 but played in just three games during his 2022 junior season because of injury. He is viewed No. 1 wide receiver prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft class by many and will be a top-five selection in rookie dynasty drafts.

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Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie is signing an undisclosed deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, according to his agents. McKenzie was expected to have a much bigger year than he did with Buffalo in 2022 after veteran slot man Cole Beasley moved on. The 27-year-old finished last year with 42 catches on 65 targets for 423 yards and four touchdowns, and he added nine carries for 55 yards and an additional score on the ground in 15 regular season games (eight starts). Indy might be a nice landing spot for him on the inside, with Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce on the outside. As of right now, Gardner Minshew is the team's starting quarterback, but the Colts could also draft a signal-caller of the future in April.

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The Indianapolis Colts agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent quarterback Gardner Minshew on Thursday, according to a source. The Colts' search for a new QB lands them Minshew Mania after veteran Matt Ryan failed in 2022, was benched and ultimately released this week. Indy also still has Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger on their roster, but barring another addition at the position, Minshew should enter 2023 as their starter. He has experience with new head coach Shane Steichen from their last two years together with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Minshew has made 24 starts (32 games played) in the last four seasons for the Jags and Eagles. In an offense that may not be as ground-based under Steichen, Minshew profiles as a high-end QB2 for fantasy managers in his new locale.

13 days ago

The Indianapolis Colts are looking into free-agent quarterback Gardner Minshew, according to sources. Minshew and new Colts head coach Shane Steichen were together with the Philadelphia Eagles the last two years, with Minshew making four starts. Indianapolis is looking for a new starting QB after releasing veteran Matt Ryan, and Minshew has started 24 NFL games in his career. Minshew played in 14 games (12 starts) in his rookie year in 2019 with the Jacksonville Jaguars and became a rookie sensation by throwing for 3,271 yards, 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. In three seasons since, he has played in 18 games (12 starts) and has thrown for 3,361 yards, 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions. If the 26-year-old signs with Indy and serves as their starter in 2023, he'll be startable in two-QB/superflex leagues.

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