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The Indianapolis Colts have named Anthony Richardson as their backup quarterback, with Daniel Jones as the starter. Richardson, a former first-round pick, had requested a trade but will instead serve as the No. 2 quarterback
Anthony Richardson beat Riley Leonard for the Colts' backup quarterback job behind Daniel Jones. Here's more about Shane Steichen's decision
Anthony Richardson was named the Colts' No. 2 quarterback today, and while that's a far cry from what he was expected to be when the Colts made him the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, it's a role Richardson said he's happy to have
Anthony Richardson was named the Colts’ No. 2 quarterback today, and while that’s a far cry from what he was expected to be when the Colts made him the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, it’s a role Richardson said he’s happy to have. Richardson, who beat out Riley Leonard in the competition to back up Daniel Jones, told reporters that he considers it an honor that coach Shane Steichen thinks he’s the right man for the No. 2 job. “I was honored,” Richardson said. “I’m just blessed to continue to find a way to lead, continue to find my way on the roster. I’m just thankful they believe in me enough to promote me to QB2. I’m just ready to work and I’m willing to work with the team and provide my best self for this squad and help us win.” As he heads into the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, Richardson has started just 15 games, completed 50.6 percent of his passes, and thrown 11 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions. He’s nowhere near the player the Colts hoped he would be when they drafted him, but he’s trying to see the positive in being second string instead of third string
Anthony Richardson has been named the Indianapolis Colts' backup quarterback behind starter Daniel Jones for Week 1
Colts coach Shane Steichen announced Anthony Richardson will be the backup QB to Daniel Jones. Riley Leonard is third on the depth chart. Richardson, the Colts' 2023 fourth-overall pick, has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, leading the team to acquire Jones. Jones's health and performance will dictate Richardson's future opportunities
Adds: Anthony Richardson
Back in February, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson requested a trade. When nothing materialized, Richardson reported to the offseason program and has been competing to be the team’s backup behind Daniel Jones with Riley Leonard. Richardson’s feelings may or may not have changed. But at this point, the Colts do not intend to trade him. “He is going to be an Indianapolis Colt this year ,” General Manager Chris Ballard said in his Tuesday press conference. Richardson, 24, has continued to make strides in his development, Ballard said. “We forget how young he is sometimes. Really proud of his growth,” Ballard said. “ There were two times in camp where I thought, OK, he’s starting to really show some poise. So the two-minute against New England, we’re backed up, I think it was 38 seconds left on the clock. Gets us in field-goal range to give us a chance to get points. And then during the Atlanta scrimmage, he had a tremendous two-minute [drive] also. “So, it’s been fun to watch Anthony’s growth.” Ballard did not declare whether or not Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 draft. will serve as the backup, deferring to head coach Shane Steichen. But when it comes to Richardson’s status with the team at large, Steichen said the quarterback is “in a good spot.” “He’s a phenomenal teammate — and I don’t use that word lightly,” Ballard said. “Like, he is a great teammate. He likes to be around the team. He likes being part of the team. There’s never been a point — even going back into last year when he didn’t win the job — there’s not been one point where I’ve seen him hang his head and get salty. He’s a phenomenal teammate.”
NFL franchises tell us a lot when they cut their roster down to 53 . Where do they feel like they have good depth, where do they feel like they're thin, which players surprisingly made an impact in camp, which players missed out on opportunities they could have been granted and more. With that in mind, these are the top takeaways from this series of preseason roster cuts. Anthony Richardson requested a trade out of Indianapolis earlier this offseason, but none ever came to fruition. The Colts granted permission for Richardson to seek said trade, but general manager Chris Ballard said they wouldn't deal him without a significant return on investment. That compensation apparently never materialized, and Indy held onto Richardson. Richardson completed 21 of his 33 pass attempts for 249 yards, no touchdowns and an interception during his preseason appearances, while also rushing 10 times for 68 yards and a score. He looked more comfortable in the pocket than he had during his time as the starter, but it still looks like he's going to be the team's third quarterback behind Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard for now. Perhaps if some other team loses a quarterback in the final days before the start of the season, then he gets his trade, but otherwise, he'll be sticking it out for the final year of his rookie contract. J.J. McCarthy , meanwhile, was in a quarterback "competition" with Kyler Murray at the start of training camp, but that was put to bed fairly quickly as the Vikes named Murray the starter early on. McCarthy reportedly struggled throughout camp, and he wasn't much better during the preseason games, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 115 scoreless yards. He also notably missed a wide-open receiver in the end zone. The Vikings reportedly looked into trades for McCarthy in the final days leading into cutdown weekend, but couldn't find one that was agreeable. Given how poorly he played during his lone season as the starter and apparently during camp, that's probably not surprising. What is more surprising is that Minnesota kept him around rather than merely cutting its losses, but it would have incurred a $9.7 million dead cap charge to cut ties ($3.8 million more than if they kept him), which is probably why he stuck on the roster. Typically, NFL teams keep two or maybe three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. You can only use so many roster spots at the position before you star having to go thin elsewhere, and since only one quarterback can be on the field at a time, most teams choose to go thin there rather than elsewhere. Five teams this year swung WAY in the opposite direction. Each of the Falcons , Browns , Vikings, Eagles and Steelers chose to keep four quarterbacks on cutdown day. Atlanta has injury issues as Penix only recently returned to practice. Tagovailoa played so poorly in the preseason that he couldn't win a quarterback competition where there was no actual competition. Rush is a replacement-level backup. Strand flashed in preseason but isn't ready to be a starter yet. The Browns engaged in some shenanigans with their QB room, sliding Gabriel onto injured reserve with a back issue after he played -- and fared far better than either Watson or Sanders did at any point during their own QB competition -- in their preseason finale just days ago, so he'll miss at least the first four games of the season. Given how poorly McCarthy played last year, perhaps it's not surprising that the Vikings elected to go long at the position with several options behind their starter. Philly keeping four quarterbacks is surprising, given how good the team feels about McKee as the backup. But Dalton is a solid veteran option and Payton was a mid-Day 3 draft pick this year, and we know Howie Roseman likes to keep the assembly line moving in the quarterback factory. Pittsburgh is probably the least surprising team on this list. We knew Rodgers would be here, obviously, and Rudolph is more suited to being the primary backup [... truncated ...]
Evaluating Anthony Richardson’s Preseason
The Colts have finalized their 53-player roster, with quarterback Easton Stick being among the notable cuts. Several other players were released, while D.J. Montgomery and Coleman Owen were placed on season-ending injured reserve
Colts backup race sees Richardson outplay Riley Leonard, positioning him as likely successor to Daniel Jones
Anthony Richardson played a little less than a half in the preseason finale
The final day of the preseason is here. NFL teams have until Sunday night to finalize their 53-man rosters
Anthony Richardson's uncertain future with the Colts continues to fuel trade rumors
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here . The Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl victory, and there aren't many obvious flaws in their lineup, but they might not even have the best roster in their own division. Welcome to life in the NFC West. The honor of best roster in the NFC West -- and the NFL as a whole -- was bestowed upon the Rams by our own Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan. Who can argue with a pass rush that includes Myles Garrett and Byron Young (and maybe Aaron Donald )? Oddly enough, the biggest question in Los Angeles might be about the reigning NFL MVP, QB Matthew Stafford . The Chiefs also cracked the top 16 rosters in the NFL -- despite some offensive line issues. Kansas City did manage to upgrade its depth in the trenches by acquiring Josh Ezeudu from the Giants . The good news for teams looking to upgrade their roster is that interesting names will come available as cut-down day approaches. Former No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson could be a target for QB-needy teams. What about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.? The time to crown a FedEx Cup champion has arrived. The final leg of the postseason begins today at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, where 30 golfers will tee off in hopes of capturing the $10 million prize. Our team of golf experts has you covered on everything you need with their 2026 Tour Championship preview , and they've made a variety of predictions, including winners, sleepers and the favorite who will fall short. The picks were particularly interesting this year, with no clear favorite emerging, with Scottie Scheffler coming back to the pack this year. Our own Patrick McDonald is calling his shot on Patrick Cantlay , who is searching for his first tournament win in quite some time. The action begins at 11 a.m. ET, and the full list of star-studded pairings and tee times can be found right here. Not that he was looking too far ahead, but Rory McIlroy has already offered some dream venues for future Tour Championships . I hear Olympic Club is lovely this time of year too. ⛳ Tour Championship , 11 a.m. on ESPN ⚽ Luton Town at Chelsea , 2:30 p.m. on Paramount+ ⚽ AFC Wimbledon at Fulham , 3 p.m. on Paramount+ 🏈 Steelers at Bills , 7 p.m. on NFL Network ⚾ Dodgers at Braves , 7:15 p.m. on FS1 🏈 Patriots at Browns , 8 p.m. on Prime Video 🏀 Valkyries at Liberty , 8 p.m. on Prime Video 🏀 Mystics at Mercury , 10 p.m. on Prime Video 🏈 Rams at Chargers , 10 p.m. on NFL Network
NFL players potentially on the trade block as cutdown day looms
Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start the final preseason game, with a chance to secure the No. 2 spot behind Daniel Jones
Anthony Richardson's future with the Colts is still uncertain, but he's focused on contributing to the team
The Colts have not decided who will back up Daniel Jones this season with the competition between Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson continuing through the rest of the preseason. “Yeah, I don’t have a timetable on that,” coach Shane Steichen said Thursday, via Nathan Brown of the Indy Star . “I’m going to let that thing play out. Like I said, we’ve got two more weeks. We’ve got this preseason game. We’ve got practice, all that stuff and then we’ll see where it goes.” The Colts have made it a fair competition between Richardson, a first-round pick in 2023, and Leonard, a sixth-round pick in 2025. On Saturday, Leonard will lead the second-team offense in the first half. Richardson, who started last week, will play with the third team in the second half. Daniel Jones is not expected to play in the preseason, so Leonard and Richardson will get another game to battle for the job. “I thought they both had a good camp,” Steichen said of Richardson and Leonard. “I mean, there were some ups and downs, but I think you saw flashes of both of them, which was really exciting.”
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