Anthony Richardson was a player everyone was excited to see step onto the field in 2024, however, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback had a year to forget and now his future with the team is very much uncertain.
Anthony Richardson is heading into his third season in the NFL, but there's no guarantee that he'll be the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025. Richardson has struggled with consistency throughout his first two seasons with the Colts,
Anthony Richardson will have some competition for the Colts’ starting quarterback job. Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday the franchise will bring in another quarterback this offseason to challenge the third-year signal-caller for the QB1 gig next season.
The Indianapolis Colts will have a QB battle, between Anthony Richardson and quarterback to be named later. Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday that Richardson will face "open competition" for the starting quarterback job in 2025 with the team planning to bring in another passer.
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) lines up behind Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Ballard wants to bring in a QB to "create real competition ... (someone) who can really challenge from a production standpoint, too.”
At the NFL combine this week, Colts general manager Chris Ballard acknowledged that there have been "hiccups" in Richardson's development, and suggested the team will bring in competition for him this offseason.
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard revealed in January he planned to bring in competition at the quarterback position after 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson failed to prove over his first two pro seasons he is a long-term answer for the organization.
The Colts intend to have an "open" competition at quarterback between Anthony Richardson and a yet-to-be-determined offseason acquisition, general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday.