Colts' Keenan Allen, Falcons' Za'Darius Smith miss first joint practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Keenan Allen and Za'Darius Smith did not participate in the first joint practice between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons in Westfield, Indiana, on August 19, 2026. Allen, recently signed by the Colts, watched from the sidelines as he acclimates to his new team. Smith, who joined the Falcons, had not yet arrived for the practice session. Both players are expected to have pivotal roles as their teams prepare for a preseason game this Saturday.
- •Keenan Allen joined the Colts less than 48 hours before practice.
- •Za'Darius Smith had not arrived in Westfield for practice.
- •The Colts and Falcons will play a preseason game on August 22.
- •Colts tight end Tyler Warren left practice with a right groin injury.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' Keenan Allen and Falcons' Za'Darius Smith sit out the teams' first joint practice
"Keenan Allen took his spot on the sideline at Wednesday's practice and did the same thing as all the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons fans in the stands. New Atlanta edge rusher Za'Darius Smith hadn't even made it to town for the first of this week's two joint practices. Less than 48 hours after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Colts, Allen arrived at Grand Park Sports Complex, ready to get acclimated for his next test — practicing with his new teammates.
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