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HIGHLIGHT: Colts earn red-zone access thanks to trick play involving Adonai Mitchell The Indianapolis Colts earn red-zone access thanks to trick play involving rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell against the Pittsburgh Steel...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Moves to limited role Mitchell did not have a reception and had just one target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact With Josh Downs returning from a high ankle sprain, Mitchell moved to a reserve role. He played just seven snaps on offense and fell behind Alec Pierce who played on 43 of the offense's 56 snaps. He even played less than Ashton Dulin (14 snaps). Mitchell appeared to have won the third receiver role over Pierce in the preseason, but Pierce has had several big plays the first three games while Mitchell had a crucial drop in Week 2. It may take some time before Mitchell finds a prominent role in the offense again barring injuries to the top three receivers.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to limited role Mitchell did not have a reception and had just one target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact With Josh Downs returning from a high ankle sprain, Mitchell moved to a reserve role. Mitchell played just seven snaps on offense and fell behind Alec Pierce, who played on 43 of the offense's 56 snaps. He even played less than Ashton Dulin (14 snaps). Mitchell appeared to have won the third receiver role over Pierce in the preseason, but Pierce has had several big plays the first three games while Mitchell had a crucial drop Week 2. It may take some time before Mitchell finds a prominent role in the offense again barring injuries to the top three receivers.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just one reception, key drop in loss Mitchell had one reception for 30 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Green Bay. He had a crucial easy drop on a key third-down play.

Impact Mitchell showed promise in the season opener when he was wide open for two possible touchdowns but Anthony Richardson overthrew him. Mitchell worked as the No. 3 receiver and started in the slot again, but he could have a smaller role when Josh Downs returns as soon as next week. Mitchell's high-profile drop won't help his case in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Richardson flicks it down field to Mitchell for 30-yard gain Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson flicks it down field to wide receiver Adonai Mitchell for a 30-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • COLTS.COM

'I know the potential that I have:' Despite recording one catch in NFL debut, Adonai Mitchell is as confident as ever The Colts' rookie wide receiver knows that as long as he does his job, it's only a matter of time before he starts producing for his team.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Week 1 Recap: Adonai Mitchell, Colts vs. Texans Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell speaks with the media to recap the Colts' 27-29 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Five targets in NFL debut Mitchell caught one of five targets for two yards in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

Impact The rookie wideout didn't make an impact in his NFL debut, but Mitchell had opportunities to do so and got overthrown by Anthony Richardson -- including on what would have been a wide-open touchdown in the second quarter. Mitchell finished second on the Colts in targets, but it's not clear how big a role he'll have when Josh Downs (ankle) gets healthy. Mitchell will try to establish more chemistry with his QB in Week 2 against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for decent volume in debut Mitchell could see additional targets Sunday against the Texans, as JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports that Josh Downs (ankle) has been ruled out.

Impact Mitchell's likely to play primarily in the slot, but there will likely be more opportunities for both the rookie second-round draft pick and Alec Pierce alongside Michael Pittman in Downs' absence. Mitchell showed promising chemistry with quarterback Anthony Richardson as they connected for a touchdown in the preseason finale, and they will look to carry that success over into the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 1 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin, Ryan Kelly, Laiatu Latu, Tyquan Lewis, and Adonai Mitchell Linebacker Zaire Franklin, center Ryan Kelly, defensive ends Tyquan Lewis and Laiatu Latu and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell speak with the m...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • COLTS.COM

'Getting into pay dirt:' Laiatu Latu, Adonai Mitchell come up big in Colts' preseason finale win over Bengals Latu got his first NFL sack and Mitchell scored his first NFL touchdown in the Colts' 27-14 win.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Scores TD in preseason finale Mitchell caught two of four targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Bengals.

Impact Mitchell had a pair of nine-yard receptions on the opening drive, the second of which resulted in a touchdown over the middle from the slot. Anthony Richardson completed only one more pass across the starters' four other drives in the game, so Richardson was unable to build on his hot start. Mitchell's ability to line up outside or in the slot should earn the rookie second-round pick plenty of playing time out of the gate, especially with Josh Downs' (ankle) status uncertain for the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Texans.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Adonai Mitchell catches a 9-yard Touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals Adonai Mitchell catches a 9-yard Touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals

AUGUST 23, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Richardson's play-action RPO strike to Adonai Mitchell moves chains with ease Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's play-action RPO strike to wide receiver Adonai Mitchell moves chains with ease.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • COLTS.COM

5 Colts Things: Adonai Mitchell learning the slot, Anthony Gould shows promise on dynamic kickoff return and more from preseason Week 1 The Colts kicked off the 2024 preseason with a 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos. Here are a few key takeaways from Sunday's game at Lucas Oi...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Catches pass from backup QB Mitchell caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-30 preseason loss to the Broncos.

Impact Both of Mitchell's targets came from backup Joe Flacco on the third drive of the game, as the rookie wide receiver wasn't thrown to by Anthony Richardson on the first two possessions. Mitchell and Alec Pierce had been splitting first-team reps in training camp prior to Josh Downs' high-ankle sprain in practice Wednesday, which could open the door for both Mitchell and Pierce to play prominent roles early in the regular season alongside No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman. Mitchell will look to flash more of the skills that made him a second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft when the Colts continue preseason play Saturday against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets work as slot receiver Mitchell worked in the slot with the first-team offense in Friday's practice with Josh Downs sidelined with a high ankle sprain, Kevin Bowen of 92.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports...

Impact Mitchell and Alex Pierce have been in competition for the No. 3 receiver role, but both could begin the season in three-receiver sets if Downs misses regular season games. It's notable that Mitchell got work in the slot as he had mostly been seen as a perimeter receiver and deep threat. The 2024 second-round draft pick could find an additional path to playing time as a result.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 Player Creative Spotlight: Adonai Mitchell Take a look at some of the top photos of wide receiver Adonai Mitchell during Colts media day.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR Mitchell and Alec Pierce are listed as co-starters at the third wide receiver spot on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart.

Impact Mitchell and Pierce have been splitting time with the first-team offense so far in training camp with reports of Pierce being more productive but Mitchell also having his impressive moments. It's still early in the competition for playing time, but it's notable that the Colts are giving the rookie equal billing at the start of preseason games rather than defer to the veteran.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Colts see competition between Alec Pierce, Adonai Mitchell making entire team better The two wide receivers have showed out during training camp, trading off highlight-reel plays on a daily basis.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Even split for No. 3 WR competition Mitchell and Alec Pierce have rotated playing time between the first- and second-team offenses through the first week of training camp, Indianapolis 93.5 The Fan reports.

Impact Mitchell and Pierce are battling for the No. 3 receiver role in the offense. It's early in the contest, but it's notable that Mitchell as the rookie didn't immediately begin camp with the second unit. The Colts used the 52nd pick in the 2024 Draft on Mitchell, a combine standout who made a strong impression in spring practices.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emptying the Notebook: The consistent playmaker on offense, Reggie Wayne on Adonai Mitchell, developing a 'cheat code' on defense and more from Week 1 of Colts training camp The Colts are four practices in to training camp, and on Tuesday, the pads will come on for the first time in 2024. Before that, though, wri...

JULY 29, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Thanks to Michael Pittman Jr., Adonai Mitchell is learning the kind of player he wants to become The veteran and the rookie trained together throughout the offseason, forming a special bond before the season even started.

JULY 26, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Adonai Mitchell: Training camp media availability, July 25 Rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell meets with the media following the first day of practice at Colts Training Camp.

JULY 25, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Thriving at OTAs Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Mitchell is "making a lot of plays" at OTAs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 the Fan reports.

Impact It sounds like the rookie second-round pick is getting a lot of first-team reps, in part because top wide receiver Michael Pittman has been out with a minor knee injury. Wearing a No. 10 jersey to signify the number of WRs drafted before him this spring, Mitchell has taken advantage of the early opportunity by catching a number of passes from starting QB Anthony Richardson. Still, it's unclear if Mitchell will head into Week 1 as a depth/rotation receiver or if he'll immediately supplant Alec Pierce as a starter alongside Pittman and slot man Josh Downs. There's also the question of how different that role might look if/when Mitchell replaces Pierce, as the latter was targeted on just 10.2 percent of his routes last year -- easily the the lowest rate in the league among regular starters at wide receiver.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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