Colts Name Daniel Jones Starting Quarterback

Daniel JonesThe Indianapolis Colts have named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback, with head coach Shane Steichen informing the quarterbacks this morning that Jones will start, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.

Coach Shane Steichen informed the quarterbacks this morning of his decision. Daniel Jones will start and Anthony Richardson — the No. 4 overall pick two years ago who has battled a string of injuries — will back him up. https://t.co/Grs3RcNm4G

Jones was competing with former fourth-overall pick Anthony Richardson for the job. Richardson was named the starter to begin last season, but injuries and poor performance led the team to turn to QB Joe Flacco for six starts. The team signed…