Colts rookie Seth McGowan aims for backup running back role
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Seth McGowan, a rookie running back for the Indianapolis Colts, is vying for a backup position behind Jonathan Taylor during training camp, which began this summer. Head coach Shane Steichen and Taylor have praised McGowan's physicality and agility. With DJ Giddens sidelined by a hamstring injury, McGowan's performance has become crucial. He demonstrated his speed and power during drills and is also a candidate for kickoff returns as preseason approaches, with games against New England and Atlanta upcoming.
- •McGowan is competing for backup running back role this summer.
- •DJ Giddens' injury opened door for McGowan's opportunities.
- •Steichen highlights McGowan's toughness and running style.
- •Colts plan to see McGowan's skills in upcoming preseason games.
- •McGowan could also serve as a kickoff returner.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why rookie Seth McGowan could be power back Colts have been seeking
"Why Seth McGowan, a powerful runner out of Kentucky, is making a bid for Colts' backup job behind Jonathan Taylor.
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