Day 1 of the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 rookie minicamp is in the books. In addition to the eight draft picks and 12 undrafted free agents participating, there were also several returning players and 31 tryouts who took part in Friday’s practice.
In addition to the on-field work that takes place, an important aspect of this week is also beginning to learn the playbook and establishing that foundation.
Let’s take a look back at what took place on Friday with the sights and sounds from those who were in attendance.
Rookies take the field
bring ‘em out ‼️ pic.twitter.com/4dEcJ9IlPw
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 8, 2026
OL Jalen Farmer
Farmer on the field. pic.twitter.com/sBeMsXKrPf
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 8, 2026
LB Bryce Boettcher
Bryce ballin’ pic.twitter.com/SmpZToMxS1
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 8, 2026
LB CJ Allen
CJ. Allen. Dawg. pic.twitter.com/XQ1xDnQsFB
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 8, 2026
S AJ Haulcy
MrGIVEMETHAT👿 pic.twitter.com/YDa7mwXXgw
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 8, 2026
Warmups
Colts rookie minicamp underway pic.twitter.com/1pfKJfnbdA
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 8, 2026
Colts‘ rookie minicamp roster
Colts rookie minicamp participants. pic.twitter.com/mU0RJ0EscH
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 8, 2026
Shane Steichen on QB Anthony Richardson
#Colts HC Shane Steichen on Anthony Richardson Sr.: “He’s back in the fold right now. That part’s been. He’s working …”
On how he’ll split reps: “(AR’s) gonna get reps just like (Riley Leonard) will get reps.”
Will AR compete for QB2? “We’re in May. We’ll see how it goes. …” pic.twitter.com/hnUUPSJUTY
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 8, 2026
QBs Seth Henigan and Blake Shapen
#Colts rookie minicamp QBs: Seth Henigan and Blake Shapen
(A reminder that young players who aren’t rookies can still attend rookie minicamp for more reps.) pic.twitter.com/BFNYib7dJo
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 8, 2026
CJ Allen speaks with the media
#Colts LB CJ Allen on getting through the draft process and finally playing football:
“At the end of the day, it’s still football. It may be different names or things like that. But, man, still gotta tackle the person with the ball, get to the ball. So, that’s the main thing.” pic.twitter.com/bnJPiB8Smx
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 8, 2026
CJ Allen on his goals for #Colts rookie minicamp this weekend: pic.twitter.com/b5QZ4BFILd
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) May 8, 2026
DE Caden Curry meets with the media
#Colts DE Caden Curry on waiting his turn at Ohio State and never transferring:
“They told me that I was gonna have great guys in front of me. That’s why I go to Ohio State, to play with the best. I knew it was gonna be a challenge. … I wasn’t gonna run away or hide from it.” pic.twitter.com/lHx42BDFwH
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 8, 2026
“It’s a surreal moment to get to play for your hometown team”@Colts rookie Caden Curry, a Greenwood, Ind. native, is excited for be wearing the horseshoe. He is participating in the team’s rookie minicamp this week. 🏈@wrtv | @WISHNews8 | @CGSportsNetwork | @CGTrojanFootbalpic.twitter.com/rea6VYPTr3
— Andrew Chernoff (@ADChernoff) May 8, 2026
S AJ Haulcy meets with the media
Rookie safety A.J. Haulcy on his first impressions of the #Colts playbook: pic.twitter.com/kdcXBVqiA8
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) May 8, 2026
Shane Steichen’s full rookie minicamp press conference
Indianapolis Colts’ Shane Steichen Talks Anthony Richardson, Draft Picks at Rookie Minicamphttps://t.co/UA8lWvy9Gz
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) May 8, 2026
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts’ 2026 rookie minicamp: All that took place from Day 1 of practice