The Indianapolis Colts have decided to return Joe Flacco as the team’s starting quarterback. according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
On Monday, following the Colts’ 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans, head coach Shane Steichen did not commit to keeping Anthony Richardson as the team’s starter, saying they were “evaluating” his options for the matchup. Week 9 against Minnesota. Vikings.
Richardson was 10 of 32 for 175 yards and a touchdown and an interception against Houston. He explained that his brief absence in the third quarter was because he was “tired.”
Ten games into his NFL career, Richardson has shown few signs of development. In fact, it has gone backwards. Richardson’s rookie campaign was limited to four games due to multiple injuries. But he showed his potential by averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 11.5 yards per completion. His 59.5% completion percentage left room for improvement.
In six games as a starter this season, Richardson has taken a step back, and the concerns that followed him from Florida have only been exacerbated. The deep balls are there. Richardson leads the league with 16.2 yards per completion and has thrown multiple notable touchdown passes. But his 44.4% completion percentage is not commensurate with that of an NFL backup, much less a starter. Neither is his 4-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
This story will be updated.