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Colts botch Anthony Richardson replacement with wrong choice

Now that the dust has settled and Daniel Jones is the Colts' starting quarterback, it begs the question: Why did Indy settle for less in free agency?

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The Indianapolis Colts sent social media into a frenzy by naming Daniel Jones — not Anthony Richardson — as the team’s QB1 for the 2025 NFL season.

After inking Jones to a lucrative, one-year deal over the offseason, head coach Shane Steichen made it clear that the starting position was up for grabs.