According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to hold at least one joint practice session this summer with the Green Bay Packers.
The Colts welcome the Packers in Week 2 of the preseason, with the joint practice(s) occurring in the days leading up to that August 16th confrontation.
Currently, it has not been disclosed whether there will be one or two days of joint practices, or precisely when the practice is scheduled to take place.
Joint practices have become a regular event for many teams in the NFL, and the Colts have engaged in them during Shane Steichen’s initial two seasons as head coach.
Many benefits can arise from these practices. Firstly, throughout the lengthy training camp days, competing against a different opponent can alleviate the daily monotony.
They also offer a chance for primary starters, who probably won’t participate in the preseason, to engage in a more game-like setting, while remaining in a fairly regulated atmosphere.
This summer specifically, it will provide extra game-like repetitions for Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, who are vying for the Colts’ starting quarterback position.
Finally, since these practices are not broadcasted and the plays are not recorded, teams can explore their playbooks more extensively, instead of relying on the very basic formations seen in preseason games.
During the previous preseason, the Colts conducted combined practices with the Cincinnati Bengals.