Though the Colts hope Richardson will be able to improve enough to secure the starting role, there's a chance a trade opportunity presents itself this offseason. When looking at potential trade destinations for the polarizing star, Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report believes the Colts may have a suitor in the form of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday morning from the NFL’s Annual League Meeting that Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will split reps this offseason, starting with OTAs in April.
The Indianapolis Colts paid Daniel Jones something between backup and starter money in free agency. Now they plan to make good on their quarterback investment, with coach Shane Steichen revealing Monday that Jones will split first-team reps with incumbent starter Anthony Richardson in spring practices.
Colts coach Shane Steichen explained how he would split snaps in practice between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones in Colts QB competition
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) stumbles out of bounds after making a catch Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Ever since the Colts announced that Anthony Richardson would compete this offseason with another quarterback, fans have speculated who that other player would be. It was then that the Colts acquired Daniel Jones to fill that spot, and head coach Shane Steichen gave some insight into how the competition for the starting quarterback job would look.