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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay "was not involved at all" in the team's choice to elevate Anthony Richardson back to the starting quarterback role, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"He was consulted, but [head coach Shane] Steichen informed him of the decision and Irsay did not attempt to sway him in either direction," Rapoport reported.
Steichen announced this week Richardson will start the remainder of the year, with Joe Flacco moving to the bench.
Per Rapoport, leaning on Flacco for the duration of the season was "the original plan," but back-to-back losses and Flacco's four interceptions over that span caused an audible.