The Indianapolis Colts are turning to free-agent acquisition Daniel Jones over fellow former first-round pick Anthony Richardson as the team’s starting quarterback.

“He’s our starting quarterback for the season,” head coach Shane Steichen said Tuesday. “I feel confident in his abilities.”

Signed to a one-year, $14 million contract in the offseason, Jones joined the Colts to take part in an open competition for the job.

“When they both came in, I made it very clear that this is going to be a battle, and they’re going to compete for the job,” Steichen said Saturday after Indianapolis’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. “And like I said, I’m going to make the decision I feel is best for the football team.”

It’s a second chance at an NFL starting job for Jones, one that puts Ric

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