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Richardson Earns Backup Role | Indianapolis Colts News
- Published
- September 4, 2026
- Duration
- 1:37
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
Anthony Richardson’s backup role with the Colts is officially locked in for Week One, a major win after offseason trade rumors and a shaky 2023 season. Head coach Shane Steichen praised Richardson’s consistent growth during camp, naming him No. 2 behind Daniel Jones — who’s recovering from a torn Achilles — while Riley Leonard drops to third string. This …
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Anthony Richardson’s backup role with the Colts is officially locked in for Week One, a major win after offseason trade rumors and a shaky 2023 season. Head coach Shane Steichen praised Richardson’s consistent growth during camp, naming him No. 2 behind Daniel Jones — who’s recovering from a torn Achilles — while Riley Leonard drops to third string. This move signals GM Chris Ballard’s faith in Richardson, who famously requested a trade last year but stayed put. With Jones sidelined, Richardson
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- football