Colts Name Daniel Jones Starting QB Over Anthony Richardson
Big news coming out of Indianapolis today: the Colts have officially named Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season, edging out Anthony Richardson in what’s been a closely watched training camp battle. This decision marks a significant moment for both players, and it gives us plenty to unpack about the Colts’ quarterback situation and what it means for the season ahead.
Daniel Jones, who joined the Colts this offseason on a one-year, $14 million deal, will now lead the team’s offense for the first time in his NFL career. The move wasn’t made lightly. Head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that the choice came down to consistency, leadership in the huddle, and how well the offense operated under each quarterback’s command during preseason. With six years and over 70 games of NFL experience under his belt, Jones clearly had the edge in managing the offensive operation—a skill the Colts needed as they look for stability at the quarterback position.
Anthony Richardson, the 2023 fourth-overall pick, will now return to the bench. Richardson’s career so far has been a rollercoaster, filled with flashes of extraordinary athleticism but hampered by injuries and inconsistent performance. In just 15 games over his first two seasons, Richardson has struggled with passing accuracy, recording a career completion percentage of just over 50% and showing flashes of promise more as a runner than as a passer. Despite possessing a perfect Relative Athletic Score for a quarterback coming out of the draft—thanks to his speed, size, and explosiveness—Richardson has yet to translate his physical tools into reliable, week-to-week production on the field.
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The preseason competition between the two was tighter than many expected, but Richardson’s injury in early August, when he dislocated his pinkie, ultimately limited his reps in practice and game situations. That gave Jones more opportunities to showcase his ability to lead the offense and coordinate with teammates, tipping the scales in his favor. Steichen made it clear that while Richardson still has immense potential, the team needed someone who could immediately execute and maintain consistency over the course of a full season.
Jones will now step into a Colts offense that is better stocked than he experienced in New York. With targets like Michael Pittman Jr., A.D. Mitchell, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and rookie tight end Tyler Warren, he enters a more stable environment to potentially revive his career. Still, questions remain: Jones’ past struggles, particularly in his final seasons with the Giants, raise the possibility that Richardson could still see the field if Jones falters.
For Richardson, this is another setback in a career that began with such high expectations. The Colts’ gamble on drafting him fourth overall hasn’t yet paid off, and his future as a starting quarterback may hinge on the 2025 season. For the Colts organization, the decision to go with Jones reflects a desire for short-term stability while leaving the door open for Richardson to develop further. The coming months will tell whether this gamble finally produces the consistency Indianapolis has been chasing since Andrew Luck’s retirement.
In short, Daniel Jones is set to lead the Colts into Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, while Anthony Richardson remains a tantalizing backup with immense upside but a checkered history of injuries and inconsistency. Colts fans will be watching closely, hoping that this choice provides the stability that has been missing at quarterback for far too long.
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