Anthony Richardson will compete with Colts starting quarterback work.
Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that the franchise will bring another quarterback this offseason to challenge the third-year signalling character of this season's QB1 gig.
“He has to be the right guy to create real competition, but Ballard said at a press conference at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. “I think it's a good thing for the team. Good for Anthony.” I think so.
“We drafted Anthony High, knowing it would take time. And we knew there would be some hiccups along the way. And we all just now I know you want a finished product. I will, you will, fans will, we will all. But he continues to advance in his younger career So I think we'll add competition and help everyone's game.”
The 22-year-old Richardson started his NFL career up and down, leaving the Colts' future quarterback position in doubt.
In 11 games last season, Richardson threw for 1,814 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Colts finished 8-9 overall and made Richardson 6-5 as the starter.
He was benched and replaced by veteran Joe Fraco. He had two games mid-season after asking from the game because he was “tired.”
The Colts drafted Richardson No. 4 for Florida General in the 2023 NFL Draft, then gave him a quarterback job in the first week.
During his rookie season, Richardson suffered a shoulder injury in week 5 after playing just four games.
Ballard said Tuesday that he is confident that Richardson will be better in full health after spending this offseason.
“In the last offseason, Anthony rehabilitated a lot of time. So now he can focus on training, development and getting better, fundamentally – this would be fun to watch,” Baller said. said. [of Richardson]. There's something he needs to work on when he's with us.
“But I have a lot of faith in the people he trains.”
