Is the Colts' QB Situation the NFL’s Biggest Gamble? Breaking Down the Uncertainty Under Center.

Selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson entered the league with high expectations. However, his initial seasons have been marred by injuries and inconsistent performances.

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Over 15 games, he has completed 50.6% of his passes for 2,391 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, alongside 635 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.

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In a move to bolster the quarterback position, the Colts signed veteran quarterback Daniel Jones to a one-year, $14 million contract, potentially worth up to $17.7 million with incentives.

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Jones, formerly of the New York Giants and briefly with the Minnesota Vikings, brings experience but has struggled with consistency and injuries throughout his career.

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His career statistics include 14,582 passing yards, 70 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions. The Colts view Jones as both competition for Richardson and a potential starter, depending on performance.

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Beyond Richardson and Jones, the Colts have Jason Bean, an undrafted free agent signed in 2024, who has shown promise but remains unproven at the professional level.

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General Manager Chris Ballard and Head Coach Shane Steichen have emphasized the importance of competition at the quarterback position.

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The Colts have struggled to find stability at the quarterback position since the retirement of Andrew Luck in 2019.

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