The Indianapolis Colts are throwing rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson straight into the fire. The team Tuesday officially named Richardson the starter for the regular season.
The announcement comes four months after the Colts took Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Per Shane Steichen - Anthony Richardson has been named the starter for the regular season. pic.twitter.com/DVIPvBbPmV
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 15, 2023
The news shouldn't come as a major surprise. Colts owner Jim Irsay spoke glowingly about Richardson shortly after the team drafted him.