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PositiveDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Ted Nguyen
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A jam-packed Saturday column for Week 1, new at @​TheAthletic. On Caleb Williams, Lamar Jackson, the Giants, Falcons QBs, contract situations, Anthony Richardson's resilience and much much more <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7585799/2026/09/12/chicago-bears-comebacks-lamar-jackson-contract/> [Retweeted](

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Stampede Blue
Backup QB for the Colts with opportunity contingent on starter Daniel Jones's injury history; the source notes Richardson saw his future with the Colts during the season opener and emphasizes he should be ready at a moment's notice, as QB situations can change rapidly (e.g., Sam Darnold lasted one series for Seattle). The source suggests Richardson's path to playing time is realistic given Jones's injury M.O., though ideally Richardson won't see much time if Jones stays healthy.
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Named Colts backup QB to open 2026 season after requesting trade during offseason; coach Shane Steichen praised his development during camp. Richardson earned backup role over Riley Leonard after outperforming him in preseason (63.6% completion, 249 yards, 1 INT vs. Leonard's 47.6%, 199 yards, 2 INTs); also outrushed Leonard 68 yards on 10 carries vs. 17 yards on 6 carries. Richardson has 8-7 career record across 15 starts with 50.6% completion, 2,400 passing yards, 11 TDs, 13 INTs, and 67.8 passer rating.
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PositiveDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Stampede Blue
Anthony Richardson has officially won the Indianapolis Colts' backup quarterback job, earning the QB2 role behind Daniel Jones after a competitive offseason battle with Riley Leonard. Richardson finished the preseason 21-of-33 passing for 249 yards. The source notes Richardson remains raw and inconsistent but is the more physically gifted and experienced option; if the Colts are forced to turn to a backup, Richardson gives them a player with starting experience, elite rushing ability, and a higher immediate ceiling. After requesting a trade in February, Richardson has stabilized his roster spot and remains one injury away from the field.
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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
From a roster standpoint, the source assesses that Richardson is still raw and inconsistent, but remains the more physically gifted and experienced option compared to Leonard. If the Colts are forced to turn to a backup quarterback, Richardson gives them a player with starting experience, elite rushing ability and a higher immediate ceiling. However, being named QB2 does not suddenly make him the franchise quarterback again, and Daniel Jones remains the clear starter. The bigger question is what this means for Richardson's long-term future; it does keep Richardson in the picture after a trade request, months of uncertainty and a legitimate battle with Leonard, but it has at least stabilized his spot on the roster.
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PositiveDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
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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PositiveNewsAug 31, 2026Ted Nguyen
Ted Nguyenon X

Week 3 takeaways ▫️ The right decision is to start Cousins but Mendoza is ready ▫️ Anthony Richardson looks as comfortable as ever in the pocket ▫️ Jordan Love’s play calling stint was fun but also could be beneficial ▫️ The NFL has a center shortage <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7547626/2026/08/30/nfl-preseason-week-3-fernando-mendoza-anthony-richardson-jordan-love/?unlocked_article_code=1.9VA.mKsk.NNobKbcrabP1&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share> [Retweeted](

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NegativeBustAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Anthony Richardson continues to struggle with consistency and mental errors that have plagued him since entering the league; he still exhibits very poor ball placement caused by sloppy mechanics, miscommunicates on route conversions versus press coverage, and cannot afford to put the ball on the ground given his career fumble history—the fumble in New England during what amounts to a glorified tryout for NFL teams will not help him put that narrative to bed.
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