{
  "id": 38844,
  "title": "Under-the-radar Colts' training camp competition off to shaky start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/under-the-radar-colts-training-camp-competition-off-to-shaky-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T10:31:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/under-radar-colts-training-camp-103130364.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An under-the-radar position battle at the Indianapolis Colts' training camp has not been proceeding smoothly. The identity of the backup center remains uncertain, with Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey currently handling the majority of second-team snaps. The roster also includes undrafted free agents Geno VanDeMark and Josh Kreutz. Throughout the first four practices, errant or off-target snaps have been a recurring issue. Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan commented on the persistent snap problems, noting that even spring training presentations showed similar concerns. The backup quarterbacks Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson have also experienced difficulties catching snaps. In previous seasons, Danny Pinter served as a dependable backup center, but he is now playing for Baltimore. Tucker has no prior center snaps at the college or professional level, while Morrissey has accumulated 258 such snaps in the 2021 NFL season. VanDeMark and Kreutz are rookies, contributing to an inexperienced group showing early signs of struggles at training camp.",
  "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts' training camp is facing challenges in a position battle that has not been receiving much attention. While Tanor Bortolini is set to start as the center, the backup position is proving to be shaky. Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey have taken the bulk of the second-team snaps, but both have been plagued by off-target or errant snaps during the first four practices. Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson have also struggled with snap issues. This inexperienced group, lacking a consistent presence like Danny Pinter, who is now in Baltimore, is showing signs of inexperience early in training camp.",
  "key_points": [
    "Under-the-radar Colts' backup center battle shaky",
    "Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey handle most snaps",
    "Snap issues persist through first four practices"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/38844.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}