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Colts game news
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The gist
Colts host Falcons in preseason Week 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday.
Starters sit, roster hopefuls battle for spots in final tune-up.
Background
The Colts and Falcons held joint practices in Westfield, Indiana, ahead of their preseason matchup. Both teams are using the game to evaluate depth, with Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski saying starters will sit. The Colts recently signed veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal, adding experience to a receiving corps missing Alec Pierce.
How it unfolded
- Aug 17, 2026Colts release unofficial depth chart for preseason Week 2 game vs. Falcons.
- Aug 18, 2026Report: Keenan Allen signs with Colts on one-year, $8.32 million max deal.
- Aug 19, 2026Falcons and Colts hold first joint practice; Falcons release depth chart for second preseason game.
- Aug 21, 2026Colts-Falcons preview published; Falcons place RB Trey Sermon on injured reserve.
- Aug 22, 2026Colts host Falcons in preseason Week 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Who’s saying what
- Falcons
- Starters will sit, giving roster hopefuls a chance to impress in game action.
- Colts
- Joint practices were key for evaluation, but the game offers another opportunity for standouts.
Still unverified
Keenan Allen's signing reported by ESPN, not officially confirmed by team.