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Colts ‘Two-Deep’ Depth Chart

By Luke Schultheis

Jun 7, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) communicates with his team during mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) communicates with his team during mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the first quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the first quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End: Dwayne Allen, Jack Doyle

Having been re-signed to a lucrative contract earlier this season, Dwayne Allen is now the man for the team’s tight ends, as the Colts lost fellow tight end Coby Fleener to free agency.

When healthy, Allen has the exceptional ability to both block and catch at a high level. However, he’s missed 23 games over the past 3 seasons, so his durability is a bit of a concern.

Called upon to block more than usual to help a woeful offensive line, the 5th-year tight end caught just 16 receptions for 109 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. As a result, the Colts are looking to get him more involved in their passing attack this upcoming season, having seemingly shored up their offensive line.

Behind Allen and a staple of 2-tight end sets will be versatile backup tight end Jack Doyle. The 4th-year veteran won’t necessarily “wow” you, but his “jack-of-all-trades” game–pun intended, makes him incredibly valuable for the Colts offense. Doyle can block and catch at a reasonably high level–even being frequently deployed as an H-back offensively. Thus, he should fill the backup tight end role very well given his “dirty work” game.

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