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Colts bench QB Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco

The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, sources told ESPN.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson joins Bryce Young in 2023 first-round benched club. But Colts' decision is harder to explain.

When the Colts first drafted Richardson, they said they were going to be patient with this development. Apparently they've ditched that plan.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 19 hours ago

Colts bench Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco; QB change is for Week 9 vs. Vikings and 'going forward'

Indianapolis is turning to the 39-year-old Flacco

Sports - CBS Sports - 7 hours ago

Anthony Richardson benched: Colts QB reacts to Joe Flacco being named starter 'going forward'

Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 draft, discusses his demotion

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 hours ago

Sources: Colts bench Richardson, turn to Flacco

The Colts are benching 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson and turning to veteran Joe Flacco as their starting QB, sources tell ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago

Buzz: How Johnson trade impacts Ravens; Colts bench Richardson for Flacco

Tristan H. Cockcroft explores what adding Diontae Johnson means for the Ravens offense, and if the Colts offense will change with Joe Flacco under center.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Colts bench Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco: Was the surprising decision the right one?

Indy is benching its still-developing QB

Sports - CBS Sports - 7 hours ago

Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?

Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Giants QB Daniel Jones finishes blowout loss to Eagles on the bench

Jones continues to struggle after signing a $160 million contract with the Giants in 2023.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: Russell Wilson cooks the Jets, bench your Colts, more

Also, Heath Cummings explores Amari Cooper's Fantasy ceiling

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources say

The Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Colts are benching Anthony Richardson and starting Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday against Vikings, AP sources say

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Colts start QB Flacco again; WR Pittman active

Colts quarterback Joe Flacco started against the Titans with Anthony Richardson inactive, while wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is active as he plays through a back injury.

Sports - ESPN - October 13

Colts QB Richardson to play after 2-game absence

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will make his return to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Dolphins.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Joe Flacco will be Colts' starting QB 'going forward,' says Shane Steichen

Anthony Richardson has been demoted to No. 2 on the team's depth chart.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Giants benched Daniel Jones to 'create a spark' vs. Eagles; QB will remain starter moving forward, HC confirms

Jones struggled behind a shaky offensive line

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

The Joe Flacco effect: Why Colts' QB may deserve to be a starter, either in Indianapolis or elsewhere

Several teams might be better off with him under center

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Colts QB Anthony Richardson set to start vs. Dolphins after 2-game absence

Jonathan Taylor, however, will miss another week with a high ankle sprain.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

QB Richardson's late scoring drives send Colts past Dolphins 16-10

Tyler Goodson ran for one touchdown and Anthony Richardson led the Indianapolis Colts on two fourth-quarter scoring drives to earn a 16-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Anthony Richardson exited briefly vs. Texans because he was 'tired, ain't gonna lie'

Richardson had a dismal first half in the 23-20 loss to Houston, going 2-for-15 passing and throwing a costly interception just before halftime.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Colts coach Shane Steichen won't commit to QB Anthony Richardson starting next week: 'We're evaluating'

Richardson was thrown into the fire as an NFL starter from Day 1 despite being a raw prospect. Would he and the Colts benefit from a QB change that allows him to develop from the bench?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Colts still looking for QB answers: Will Flacco win now? Is Richardson still the future?

Anthony Richardson was supposed to fix Colts' QB issues, but instead the position is in flux with Joe Flacco.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Coach Shane Steichen says QB switch was made because Colts want to win now

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says his decision to change quarterbacks came down to one reason

Sports - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Colts' Anthony Richardson discusses taking himself out of game in Week 8 loss; teammates react to QB incident

Richardson took himself out during the third quarter

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago

Inside Texas A&M's benching of QB Conner Weigman for fleet-footed Marcel Reed, who threw twice in win over LSU

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko's bold choice paid off, but what do the Aggies do the rest of the way?

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Man raped and killed unconscious woman on park bench

A sexual predator raped and killed an unconscious woman on a west London park bench.

Daniel Jones Was Benched. It Feels Like Something More.

Brian Daboll’s decision seems like the beginning of the end of Jones’ six-year run as Giants quarterback, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

McDaniel optimistic RB Achane will play vs. Colts

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is "optimistic" that running back De'Von Achane will clear concussion protocol in time to play Sunday against the Colts.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

The promise of Richardson's future could be hurting Colts' present

Joe Flacco probably gives Indianapolis a better chance of winning than Anthony Richardson right now, but Indy is playing the long game with its second-year QB.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

'Tired' Richardson sits out play in Colts' loss

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson wasn't on the field for a late-third-quarter play in a game in which his team trailed by two scores and later lost, and told reporters after the ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Colts 'evaluating everything'; Richardson still QB1

Colts coach Shane Steichen said he's "evaluating everything" amid Anthony Richardson's struggles, but said the QB's decision to rest for a play won't be a factor.