Wednesday, the organization raised eyebrows around the league again when Colts’ coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Flacco will be the starting quarterback moving forward. In other words, the Colts are sticking with Flacco for the rest of the season and the benching of Richardson isn’t a temporary reset.
Richardson was the fourth overall draft pick in 2023. Now, his future is uncertain.
Surely, the Colts can try to make it work with Richardson in 2025, but when a team sits a young quarterback it is often a sign that the franchise doesn’t believe in the player and both sides may need a fresh start.