Overview

• Daniel Jones has claimed the majority of first-team reps after Anthony Richardson aggravated a shoulder injury in June practices
• Richardson’s recurring AC-joint issue has sidelined him through minicamp and cast doubt on his readiness for training camp
• Bleacher Report analyst Brent Sobleski identified Indianapolis as a top trade destination for veteran Kirk Cousins as insurance at quarterback
• Cousins’s $40 million cap hit for 2025-26 contrasts with the Colts’ just over $20 million in available space, suggesting a deal would require financial maneuvering or asset sacrifices
• General manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen face a make-or-break season that hinges on stabilizing the quarterback position