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Colts Name Daniel Jones Starter as GM Chris Ballard Rules Out Anthony Richardson Trade

Ballard presents the move as a development plan for the 2023 No. 4 pick.

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Aug 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) walks the sideline prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USAToday Network via Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Ballard told reporters the Colts will not trade Anthony Richardson and said most of his recent conversations have been with Richardson’s agent, with coaches handling day-to-day dialogue with the quarterback.
  • Team leaders said Jones won an open competition on the strength of his pre-snap command and overall operation, with Ballard likening Jones’ professionalism to Alex Smith.
  • The Colts are positioning Richardson to learn behind a veteran, with Ballard emphasizing the value of developing without the pressure of starting.
  • Richardson’s first two seasons featured injuries and inconsistency, including a 50.6% career completion rate with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions over 15 games.
  • Coach Shane Steichen has declared Jones the starter for the season, while Ballard maintained confidence that Richardson still has franchise-quarterback potential ahead of the Sept. 7 opener against Miami.