Colts Make Massive Change at QB, Name Daniel Jones Starter
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The Indianapolis Colts are making a massive change at quarterback, as the team has announced that Daniel Jones will be the starter moving forward.
The #Colts are naming Daniel Jones their starting quarterback, per sources.
After a training camp competition with Anthony Richardson, Jones — the former #Giants starter — gets the ball Week 1 vs. Miami. pic.twitter.com/LLtuvA51ac — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 19, 2025
Anthony Richardson was the starter in 2024, but after injuries and an instance where he pulled himself from the game, he was replaced by Joe Flacco.
The consensus was that Richardson would be starting in 2025 again, but that will not be the case. He has been unseated by veteran Jones.
Quarterback Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium...
Quarterback Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. MoreThis story will be updated...
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