Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen announced the official depth chart showing Daniel Jones as the starter, Anthony Richardson as the primary backup, and Riley Leonard as third-string.
- General manager Chris Ballard previously said Richardson "will be a Colt this year," a statement that pushed back on offseason trade talk.
- The decision follows a split preseason evaluation in which Richardson showed cleaner mechanics late in camp while also carrying a history of inconsistent play and injuries.
- Richardson enters the final year of his contract and had limited trade interest, which together with the Colts’ need for proven depth made keeping him the likeliest option.
- The backup choice matters immediately because the Colts open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13 and must plan for the possibility that Jones needs relief.