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Colts Rule Out Trading Anthony Richardson as Daniel Jones Wins Starting Job

Ballard framed the move as a bet on reliability, with Richardson continuing his development.

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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
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Overview

  • General manager Chris Ballard said, “We’re not trading him,” underscoring that Anthony Richardson remains in the Colts’ plans after losing the quarterback competition.
  • Ballard added that Daniel Jones has been “overshadowed,” noting both quarterbacks competed through camp before Jones won the job.
  • Coach Shane Steichen cited Jones’ superior command of the pre-snap operation, including audibles and protections, as key to the decision.
  • Richardson, the 2023 No. 4 pick, has a 50.6% career completion rate with 2,391 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 15 games, and he has missed time with multiple injuries.
  • Jones, a free-agent addition selected as the starter last week, is in line to be the Colts’ 11th starting quarterback since 2019 if he opens Sept. 7 against the Dolphins.