The Indianapolis Colts pulled Daniel Jones today, making a quarterback change during an absolute shellacking by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Anthony Richardson came in with a mind-boggling 42-7 Jaguars lead, all with 11:45 left to play in the fourth quarter.
Jones Gets Yanked in Jacksonville
This wasn’t about injury, folks. The Colts made this move purely because the game was already GONE. Jones had been struggling, going 19-of-28 for 144 yards, with a single touchdown but also throwing two interceptions. You can’t survive that kind of day when the other team is putting up 42 points. It’s a tough look for a starting QB when you’re watching the fourth quarter from the sideline in a blowout like that.
Richardson’s Unceremonious Return
What makes this even wilder is that this is Richardson’s first time playing all season. Last year, he only had a couple of brief cameo appearances before a season-ending eye injury sidelined him. So, this garbage time appearance in a hopeless situation marks his first extended playing time since the 2024 season. It’s not exactly the triumphant return you envision for a guy with his potential, but here he is. Given how this Colts season is shaping up, it’s fair to wonder if this short relief stint could open the door for starting opportunities down the line. When a team is getting hammered like this, and they make a change at QB, you know they’re probably already thinking about what comes next for the entire organization.
So, what’s next for the Colts? With the team’s “trajectory” looking rough, and Richardson now finally back on the field, even in this wild scenario, it begs the question: how long until we see him starting? This move today might be a glimpse into their plans for the future. Keep an eye on the Colts to see if this cameo turns into something more.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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