NFL information: Colts announce Daniel Jones as beginning quarterback

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The Indianapolis Colts introduced the winner of their quarterback competitors on Tuesday.

Head coach Shane Steichen mentioned Daniel Jones would be the crew’s beginning quarterback in Week 1 once they face the Miami Dolphins in a press convention. Jones beat out former No. 4 total decide Anthony Richardson for the job.

"He’s our beginning quarterback for the season," Steichen mentioned through the Colts’ website. "I don’t wish to have a fast leash on that. I really feel assured in his skill."

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones appears to be like to move towards the Baltimore Ravens throughout the firs half of an NFL preseason soccer recreation Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. (AP Picture/Alex Brandon)

Jones and Richardson cut up first-team reps all through coaching camp and the primary two preseason video games, which Jones will now completely take.

By way of two preseason video games, Jones accomplished 17 of 32 passes for 245 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Richardson left the primary preseason recreation with an harm after simply six snaps, finishing 2 of three passes for 21 yards.

Within the Colts' second preseason recreation towards the Green Bay Packers, Richardson accomplished 6 of 11 passes for 73 yards.

Jones signed a one-year cope with the Colts within the offseason.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones throws earlier than an preseason NFL soccer recreation towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (AP Picture/AJ Mast)

The 28-year-old was launched by the New York Giants halfway by means of final season after 10 video games, then signed with the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the 12 months. He didn't seem in a recreation with Minnesota.

Jones has began 69 profession video games and holds a 24-44-1 file. Final season, he accomplished 63.3 p.c of his passes for two,070 yards with eight touchdowns and 7 interceptions. The Giants went 2-8 in his begins.

Richardson struggled by means of his first two NFL seasons.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) and Daniel Jones (17) move Friday, July 25, 2025, throughout coaching camp held at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana. (IMAGN)

In 15 profession video games, Richardson owns an 8-7 file, although that mark doesn’t totally mirror his play. The former Florida star has accomplished simply over 50% of his passes for two,391 yards, with extra interceptions (13) than touchdowns (11).

The 23-year-old has been simpler as a runner, with 635 speeding yards and 10 profession speeding touchdowns whereas averaging practically six yards per try.

Final season, the Colts completed 8-9 and positioned second within the AFC South. Steichen hopes Jones might help information them again to the playoffs for the primary time since 2021.