The Colts could have a few incentive bonuses hanging out there for Keenan Allen, and the numbers are straightforward: $1 million if he gets to 82 receptions. If Indianapolis reaches the playoffs, Allen can also add $500,000 with 60 catches, $750,000 with 70, or $1 million with 80.
The yardage side has its own ladder. Spotrac says Allen can pick up another $500,000 at 800 receiving yards, $750,000 at 900, and $1 million if he reaches 1,000.
There’s also a touchdown path to more money. Allen can earn $500,000 with five receiving scores, $750,000 with six, and $1 million with seven.
Colts coach Shane Steichen also gave an update on Alec Pierce, saying the plan is for the receiver to come back from his ankle injury this week if everything goes according to plan. Stephen Holder added that cornerback Charvarius Ward, who is dealing with a back issue, is scheduled to practice Tuesday.
In Jacksonville, Liam Coen addressed Brian Thomas Jr. leaving practice early after hurting his left shoulder. Coen kept the update short and positive, saying, “I think it’s all right.
Just came down on his shoulder. Holding him out was smart, keep him out and then get him go for Cleveland.”
In Tennessee, rookie running back Nick Singleton is already drawing praise before his first NFL season even gets rolling. A fifth-round pick this year, Singleton was described by running backs coach Randy Jordan as someone who matches the standard the Titans want to build.
“Personality-wise, he fits the culture that we are trying to build around here,” Jordan said, via Jim Wyatt of the team’s site. “He is all about work, all about football.
He has a very serious demeanor. In terms of what I’ve seen athletically, he has the ability to find green grass.
He’s a patient runner, and it’s almost like he has a rocket on his back when he hits it. Downhill, physical presence.
I am excited to see what he can do when you actually have to tackle him.”
Quarterback Cam Ward echoed that view, calling Singleton explosive and pointing to his vision.
“He is real explosive,” Ward said. “He is a patient runner, he sees the gap and he hits it hard, and he’s a great teammate.
He’s not a rah-rah guy, but every time he steps on the field, he has the right mindset. He is capable of being a great player for us.
He is getting way better at the protection scheme of the pass game. When his number is called, he is going to be sure to do what he does.”
Jordan went even further, saying Singleton is among the most serious players he’s ever coached.
“He’s probably one of the most serious guys I’ve coached, beside Adrian Peterson,” Jordan said. “He’s all about going to work.
… I think he has the potential to be good, and he’s putting in the work to be good. I always tell those guys you are only as good as your last practice, and putting one foot in front of the other.
If he continues to have that attitude, and continues to grow, there is no reason why he shouldn’t be a good player in this league.”
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