For the first time in his NFL career, Richardson faced true competition for the starting job in training camp. Richardson was named Indianapolis' starting quarterback following his first preseason game as a rookie back in 2023, but winning the starting job heading into Year 3 of his career wasn't a sure thing.

(This article was updated to provide additional information.) The Indianapolis Colts have named Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2025 season. So what does this now mean for Anthony Richardson?

Daniel Jones is the Indianapolis Colts’ new starting quarterback, the team announced Tuesday. Jones will start Week 1 at home against the Miami Dolphins, and the team’s plan is for him to remain QB1 for the entire season.