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Colts Name Richardson Preseason Opener Starter in Tight QB Competition

Colts are rotating Anthony Richardson with Daniel Jones in the first two preseason games to test consistency as well as health before naming their Week 1 starter.

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Dec 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images/File Photo
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Newly acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Richardson will play about 1½ quarters in Thursday's preseason opener against the Ravens, with Jones closing out the first half, and they will flip those roles in the second game against the Packers.
  • The Colts' first unofficial depth chart lists "Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson Sr." at QB1, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty over the Week 1 starter.
  • Jones signed a one-year, $14 million contract in March to compete for the starting job and provide veteran stability behind the 2023 No. 4 overall pick.
  • Coaches have identified consistency, decision-making and health as the key benchmarks guiding the final quarterback decision.
  • Indianapolis will wait until both quarterbacks have started across all three preseason games before naming its Week 1 starter.