Overview
- Both Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard struggled in the Colts’ 34-6 preseason loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, raising fresh questions about who will be Daniel Jones’s primary backup.
- Assistant GM Ed Dodds has said the Colts want three quarterbacks who can play, a public stance that increases the chance the team keeps Richardson rather than trade him.
- Richardson’s spring trade request remains active and the franchise has not ruled out moving him, but front-office comments and roster needs have so far limited trade activity.
- Head coach Shane Steichen has given no timetable for naming a No. 2 quarterback, leaving the decision to be resolved in the final preseason game and by the Aug. 30 53-man cutdown.
- The outcome matters for player development and injury insurance because Daniel Jones is returning from a major injury, Richardson is a former No. 4 pick with contract questions, and a thin trade market could influence Indianapolis to prioritize depth over moving assets.