Anthony Richardson is again within the saddle as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
The second-year quarterback will begin for the Colts on Sunday in opposition to the New York Jets — and for the rest of the 2024 season, coach Shane Steichen advised reporters Wednesday.
Richardson, who was chosen by Indianapolis with the fourth general choose within the 2023 draft, was benched following the Colts’ Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans. He accomplished simply 31.3 p.c of his passes for 175 yards, a landing and an interception to go along with 45 dashing yards in opposition to the Texans, however maybe drew extra ire for leaving for a single play within the third quarter, which in He later admitted it was resulting from tiredness.
After the loss, Joe Flacco reclaimed the beginning function. The veteran, who helped the Colts win a pair of video games earlier within the season, hasn’t confirmed to be a significantly better possibility at quarterback. He has thrown for 451 yards, two touchdowns and 4 interceptions in his final two video games, a pair of Colts losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills that dropped their document to 4-6.
Steichen was initially agency in saying that Flacco would stay the group’s beginning quarterback after every loss. But he modified his tune Wednesday, noting that he is seen Richardson enhance in his consideration to element throughout follow.
“In the final two weeks he has made nice strides in these areas” Steichen said.
Richardson has accomplished simply 44.4 p.c of his passes for 958 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions with a passer score of 57.2 in six video games. He additionally ran for 242 yards and a landing after coming back from a shoulder harm that ended his rookie season after simply 4 video games.
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