Colts Release Nick Foles, Prep Anthony Richardson for Starting Role
- The Indianapolis Colts released veteran quarterback Nick Foles to make room for rookie Anthony Richardson, whom multiple reports indicate is being groomed to start in Week 1.
- Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the draft, ran an impressive 4.43 40-yard dash at the combine and has drawn comparisons to Michael Vick.
- The Colts struggled through multiple quarterback changes last season and see Richardson as the franchise quarterback of the future.
- Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger remain on the roster to compete with Richardson for the starting job.
- Colts GM Chris Ballard said he “didn’t want to watch [Richardson] be a superstar somewhere else,” signaling the team's commitment to developing the rookie quarterback.