INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have announced that Daniel Jones will be their starting quarterback for the regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins on September 7. This news comes from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The decision follows a preseason where rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson showed both promise and inconsistency.
In a recent game against the Green Bay Packers, Richardson played well at times, leading the Colts to their only touchdown of the game.
He completed 6 of 11 passes for 73 yards and avoided turnovers, but he also struggled with some mistakes. The Colts lost the game 23-19.
Head Coach Shane Steichen said he was close to making a decision, stating, “I’d like to have a decision here shortly. I’m very close.”
With Jones performing well in his limited time on the field, completing 7 of 11 passes for 101 yards during his first two series, the Colts have opted for the veteran to lead them into the season.
