Colts name Daniel Jones starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson

The Indianapolis Colts have named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback. Jones had been in a training-camp competition with Anthony Richardson, the Colts' 2023 No. 4 overall pick who started 11 games last season.

Both Jones and Richardson have seen snaps in the Colts' two preseason games, with Jones completing 17-of-32 passes for 245 yards, and Richardson going 8 of 14 for 94 yards.

The Colts signed Jones to a one-year deal in March after he was benched and then released by the Giants last November. He spent the rest of the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings but did not see the field.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Tuesday that his decision to go with Jones isn't just a Week 1 arrangement.

"He's the starting quarterback for the season," Steichen said. "I don't want to have a short leash on that."

This breaking news story will be updated.