Anthony Richardson to Have QB Competition amid Injury Struggles, Colts GM Says

Anthony Richardson will not enter 2025 as the unquestioned starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard told Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star reported that the team "will have competition at the QB position next year" in order to "push Anthony Richardson" as well as "back him up."

Richardson played in 11 games in 2024 for the Colts and was limited to just four in 2023. He was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Richardson went 6-5 in 2024 but had some turnover struggles. He threw for 1,814 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions while rushing for 499 yards and six touchdowns and nine fumbles. Despite playing more games than backup Joe Flacco, he only threw for 53 more yards and had less touchdowns and more interceptions than the 39-year-old.

Despite the struggles, Richardson's athletic ability shows that he has a high ceiling and could rise to the top of the league if developed properly. Flacco said that he "intends" to return to the NFL in 2025 and he could be a candidate to back up Richardson once again.

However, the team could opt for a different person to compete with Richardson and potentially usurp him as the starter for at least the start of 2025.