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Report: Colts to have ‘open competition’ for starting QB job in 2025

The Indianapolis Colts will plan to have an “open competition” for their starting quarterback spot for the 2025 season, according to general manager Chris Ballard.

Here at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s presser at the combine, and he doesn’t wait long to say it’ll be an open competition for the starting QB job between Anthony Richardson and whomever the team brings in (likely via free agency).

“It’ll be good for Anthony,” Ballard says.— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) February 25, 2025

During his end-of-season press conference back in January, Ballard mentioned bringing in legit competition for Richardson this offseason, citing reservations about the third-year quarterback’s ability to stay healthy throughout an entire season.