Colts Name Anthony Richardson Starting QB for Rest of Season, Replacing Flacco After Two Games

Nov 13, 2024, 04:36 PM

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has reversed his decision on the team's starting quarterback, announcing on November 13 that rookie Anthony Richardson will start against the New York Jets and remain the starter for the rest of the season. This comes just two days after Steichen confirmed that veteran Joe Flacco, who started the past two games with subpar performances, would start in Week 11. Steichen stated that the decision was based on Richardson's progress, noting, "Anthony's a helluva football player," and highlighted the strides the young quarterback has made over the past two weeks. The move indicates the team's commitment to developing Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as their franchise quarterback. Despite Flacco expressing disappointment, Steichen emphasized that the goal remains to win games and chase a playoff berth.