Colts Coach Reveals Preseason QB Plan, Confirms Daniel Jones Will Sit
Shane Steichen reveals who will start in the Colts' preseason opener, with Daniel Jones set to sit out the entire preseason.
The Indianapolis Colts have revealed their preseason quarterback plan, confirming that Daniel Jones will sit out the entire preseason due to a recent Achilles injury. Anthony Richardson, the team's fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was initially expected to be the franchise's long-term answer, but he has struggled in his first few seasons.
The Colts' general manager, Chris Ballard, had insisted throughout the summer that the team would keep Richardson on the roster and had no plans to trade him. However, Richardson has requested a trade, stating he wants to play elsewhere. Currently, Richardson is competing with last year's sixth-round pick, Riley Leonard, for the backup job.
Despite reports suggesting Richardson had been struggling, particularly with shotgun snaps, head coach Shane Steichen announced that Richardson will start the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. This decision might be intended to boost Richardson's trade value, as better performance could increase the Colts' asking price for him.
Richardson and Leonard will split snaps during the preseason opener, and their performances will determine the backup job behind Jones and Richardson's future with the Colts.
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