Anthony Richardson’s football career would soon come to an end, according to former NFL scout John Middlekauff. According to Middlekauff, Richardson’s spot in the Indianapolis Colts has already been threatened by the arrival of Daniel Jones. Jones signed a one-year contract with the Colts for a sum of $17.7 million after moving from the Minnesota Vikings, where he played in the previous season.
Richardson has been playing for the Indianapolis Colts since 2023 after being selected by the team as the fourth pick in the very first round of the NFL draft. Before joining the league, the quarterback played college football for the Florida Gators. However, Richardson’s performance in the league has not been so great with the QB managing a total of 1,814 yards, scoring eight touchdowns, while managing 12 interceptions in the previous NFL season.
“Shane Steichen said that they’re going to split the reps evenly throughout OTAs, give or take 170 snaps each for Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. And my first reaction was: I think Anthony Richardson’s career in Indy has a very good chance of ending. Because I would bet on Daniel Jones beating him out. And I’m not pro–Daniel Jones, don’t think he’s good either, but I’ve seen this song and dance before.” John Middlekauff spoke about Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts in the recent episode of his ‘3&OUT’ podcast.
“I think Anthony Richardson’s career in Indy has a very good chance of ENDING.”@JohnMiddlekauff expresses concerns for AR after the @Colts signed Daniel Jones to a $14 million contract… pic.twitter.com/z1azimsRGl
— 3&OUT with John Middlekauff (@3andout_pod) May 30, 2025
On the other hand, Daniel Jones managed to throw for 2,070 yards for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL season, scoring eight touchdowns, along with seven interceptions. While Jones may not be the best quarterback out there, his stats definitely seem to be better than those of Anthony Richardson.
Anthony Richardson And Colts To Open Week 1 With Dolphins
Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson and the rest of the Indianapolis Colts will be preparing for their season-opening game against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 NFL. Before meeting the Dolphins, the Colts will warm up with three preseason games against the Baltimore Ravens, the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals.
In the 2024 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts finished second in the AFC South after winning eight games and losing nine. The Colts played their final game of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing the game in overtime 26-23. After their offseason moves, Richardson and the Colts will be eager to improve their record in the upcoming NFL season.
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