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Anthony Richardson Sr. has officially won the Indianapolis Colts' backup quarterback job. Head coach Shane Steichen announced Thursday that Richardson will serve as the Colts' QB2 behind Daniel Jones, while Riley Leonard will open the season as QB3. Richardson finished the preseason 21-of-33 passing for 249 yards, doing enough to hold off Leonard and remain one injury away from the field.
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Richardson wins Colts QB2 job over Leonard after preseason 21-of-33, 249 yards.
Richardson won the Colts' backup quarterback competition and was named QB2 behind Daniel Jones, beating out Riley Leonard after splitting second- and third-team reps throughout training camp and receiving extended preseason playing time. He finished the preseason 21-of-33 for 249 yards, doing enough to hold off Leonard and remain one injury away from the field. The source notes this decision is notable because Richardson's future in Indianapolis looked uncertain for most of the offseason after he and his agent requested a trade in February, but the former No. 4 overall pick remained with the team and continued competing for a role. Richardson struck a positive tone after being named the backup, saying he was thankful the Colts believed in him enough to promote him to QB2 and that he is ready to work and provide his best self.
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