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Anthony Richardson
QB
, Indianapolis Colts

Age: 24
Weight: 244 lbs
Height: 6' 4"
College: Florida

ADP: 222
Depth Chart Ranking: N/A

Pts	PaYds	PaTD	Int	RuYds
1	9	0	0	-1

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Colts Beat: QB Riley Leonard performed better than expected

Stephen Holder on X

Dec 08, 2025 · 11:16 AM EST

On Sunday, Riley Leonard performed better than I would have ever expected. And there's a reason for that. I talked to him last week about his expanded practice reps since Anthony Richardson's injury. The scout team reps have been VERY beneficial, he said.

Fantasy Impact:

This is just Holder's opinion, who is the Colts beat writer for ESPN. Holder also mentioned that back in summer he didn't think Leonard would be capable of meaningful snaps. Holder added an 0-4 mark to end the season is still possible for the Colts. But, he thinks Leonard can be better after a full week of preparation. Holder added Leonard's a diligent student, soaks up knowledge and is eager to learn more and that he'll be prepared. Leonard isn't someone to grab off the waiver wire and start in 10-team leagues, but in deeper two-QB leagues or superflex leagues, you can never overlook a quarterback who looks like he could get significant playing time going forward.

Colts Beat: QB Daniel Jones injury could set back team for years

CBS Sports

Dec 08, 2025 · 9:05 AM EST

After all, Daniel Jones is set to be an unrestricted free agent. Before this injury, he was earmarked for a massive extension that would've tied him to the organization for years to come. Now, it doesn't appear like such a deal will be reached. One of the more logical roads the Colts could go down is utilizing the franchise tag on Jones, ensuring he's under contract through next season. While that locks Jones up for 2026, he might not be ready to go at the jump.

An Achilles tear is roughly a nine-month recovery. If all goes according to plan, that would be a rough return date somewhere in early September. That's precisely around the time the 2026 regular season kicks off, so it's a razor-thin margin to even begin thinking about Jones playing at the start of the year. As we've seen in the past, Achilles injuries are an uphill climb, and players are not exactly the same as they were pre-injury right out of the gate, so the Colts will need to have contingency plans at quarterback.

Related players: Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard

Fantasy Impact:

The Colts traded their next two first round picks for Sauce Gardner, a sign they were ready to commit to Jones as their long term option, the story pointed out. The story said the team could go with Richardson or Leonard until Jones is ready to play in 2026, and also assuming they resign him or tag him. The Colts QB situation will be one to watch heading into next season, and maybe even sooner for those in dynasty leagues.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffered orbital fracture in pregame

Cameron Wolfe

Oct 12, 2025 · 4:52 PM EDT

Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffered an orbital fracture during pregame warmups before Indy’s game against the Cardinals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters the news after the game. This explains the Colts making Richardson inactive Sunday and having Riley Leonard backing up Daniel Jones. Richardson reportedly suffered the injury in the locker room during to a malfunctioning piece of apparatus. Richardson was taken to the hospital. The Colts won, 31-27, to improve to 5-1.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson, agent unsure of future

ESPN

Aug 19, 2025 · 7:19 PM EDT

With Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr.'s future in flux following Tuesday's decision to name Daniel Jones the team's starting quarterback, Richardson's agent reacted with disappointment in the move and said he's unsure of his client's future with the club.

The agent, Deiric Jackson, stopped short of demanding a trade, but he wondered aloud whether coach Shane Steichen's quarterback decision might have been predetermined when the Colts signed Jones in March to a one-year, $14 million contract.

"We have a lot to discuss," Jackson told ESPN of his impending conversations with the Colts.

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson said he believes Tuesday's decision and some previous situations involving Richardson have damaged the team's credibility, according to the story. As the story pointed out, Richardson was benched for two games last season, with Steichen saying at the time that Richardson needed to improve his game preparation. The team quickly reinserted the 2023 No. 4 draft pick into the starting lineup after suffering two straight losses with veteran Joe Flacco under center. The Colts say, according to the story, that Richardson still has a future with the team.