Colts coach Shane Steichen has selected Daniel Jones as his starting quarterback , IndyStar confirmed. It means Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the backup.

Is Anthony Richardson a bust?

The statistics aren't kind. Richardson has the third-worst passer rating of a top 10 pick since 200 at 67.8, ahead of only Josh Rosen (61.1) and JaMarcus Russell (65.2). Joey Harrington and Matt Leinart are the two quarterback immediately behind Richardson.

Richardson's .506 completion percentage is the worst of those quarterbacks with Russell 52.1% and Rosen 54.0% behind him. Daniel Jones starter: Daniel Jones named starter for Colts for 2025 season, beating out Anthony Richardson Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

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