Anthony Richardson may have lost the Colts quarterback competition with Daniel Jones, but the 2023 No. 4 overall pick still has responsibilities heading into the 2025 season.

He’s set to be the team’s backup — one play away from having to step in and field the ball from behind center. With Jones’ injury history, it stands to reason Richardson should expect to play at some point in 2025. Even head coach Shane Steichen noted at one point that both quarterbacks were likely to play in the coming season.

To that end, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said this week that Richardson has handled being QB2 well.

“I think all our character gets tested in adversity, right, which is kind of when you don’t get what you want or when you’re in a situation that maybe you didn’t pick,” Cooter said of

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