Colts name Daniel Jones the opening-day starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson
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Packers Colts Football Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Michael Conroy/AP)
Packers Colts Football Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) hands off to Jonathan Taylor (28) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (AJ Mast/AP)
Packers Colts Football Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Deslin Alexandre (49) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Michael Conroy/AP)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen announced Tuesday that he has selected Daniel Jones as his starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson.
Steichen said the decision was based in part on consistency and accuracy and that Jones would be the starter for the season, noting that Richardson is just one play away from being needed.
Jones reclaims the starting job he lost with the New York Giants last season. He asked for and was granted his release during the season, signed with the Minnesota Vikings and then joined the Colts as a free agent in the offseason.
It's yet another setback for the 23-year-old Richardson, who has been beset by injuries during his first two NFL seasons. Richardson was the No. 4 overall draft pick in 2023.
The Colts face the Miami Dolphins in the Sept. 7 season opener.
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