Indianapolis Colts name Anthony Richardson Sr. backup quarterback

Indianapolis Colts Anthony Richardson NFL quarterback depth chart Shane Steichen

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has named Anthony Richardson Sr. as the team’s backup quarterback. Richardson will serve as the No. 2 option behind starter Daniel Jones, while Riley Leonard has been designated as the third-string quarterback.

The decision follows a preseason competition between Richardson and Leonard. Richardson’s performance during the preseason, where he completed 21 of 33 passes for 249 yards, helped him secure the backup role. Leonard completed 20 of 42 passes for 199 yards during the same period.

This announcement comes after a period of uncertainty for Richardson, who had formally requested a trade in February. Despite the trade request, he remained with the organization. Richardson expressed that he felt honored by the decision and is ready to support the team.

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Anthony Richardson Sr. · Daniel Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Riley Leonard · Shane Steichen

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Riley Leonard will serve as the third-string quarterback for the season. www.stampedeblue.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Head coach Shane Steichen announced that Anthony Richardson Sr. will be the Indianapolis Colts' backup quarterback. www.stampedeblue.com · www.nytimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Richardson and his agent requested a trade in February. www.stampedeblue.com · www.nytimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Daniel Jones is the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. www.stampedeblue.com · www.nytimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Anthony Richardson expressed gratitude and readiness to work after being named the backup quarterback. www.stampedeblue.com · www.nbcsports.com · www.nytimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Richardson has started 15 games, completing 50.6 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. www.nbcsports.com
[● 2 SOURCES] During the preseason, Richardson completed 21 of 33 passes for 249 yards. www.stampedeblue.com · www.nytimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Riley Leonard completed 20 of 42 passes for 199 yards during the preseason. www.nytimes.com

Sources

AFC Notes: C. J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Fernando Carmona, Colts, Texans, Titans [nfltraderumors.co]

9 days ago

Anthony Richardson Wins Colts' Backup QB Competition [www.profootballrumors.com]

9 days ago

Anthony Richardson named Colts backup quarterback [www.stampedeblue.com]

9 days ago

Colts Get Bad News Ahead of Season Opener [heavy.com]

8 days ago

Anthony Richardson: I'm thankful the Colts believe in me enough to make me QB2 [www.nbcsports.com]

9 days ago

Colts name QB Anthony Richardson Sr. top backup behind starter Daniel Jones [www.nytimes.com]

9 days ago