Indianapolis Colts throw rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson straight into the fire. The team officially named Richardson a regular season player.

The news comes four months after the Colts took Richardson fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The news shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Colts owner Jim Irsay spoke glowingly of Richardson shortly after the team drafted him. In July, IRSAI told Pat McAfee that Richardson “You have to play to get better. Irsay said he would let Colts coach Shane Station choose the starting quarterback, but it was clear Irsay thought Richardson should get approval. Irsay sent out a tweet Tuesday acknowledging that he On board with choice.

Richardson beat veteran Gardner Minshaw in the starting ceremony. Mincio had solid moments as a starter with the Jacksonville Jaguars early in his career, but has settled as one of the best backup quarterbacks in the league.

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