Colts name Anthony Richardson the starting QB

August 15th, 2023, is officially the day the Anthony Richardson era began in Indianapolis. Head coach Shane Steichen announced after practice that the rookie QB is the team's starter. Tuesday's practice marked the third outing in a row that the team elected to have Anthony Richardson operate as the starter, which was the first time […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Aug 15, 2023 10:50 AM EDT

Aug 12, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium.

August 15th, 2023, is officially the day the Anthony Richardson era began in Indianapolis.

Head coach Shane Steichen announced after practice that the rookie QB is the team's starter.

Per Shane Steichen – Anthony Richardson has been named the starter for the regular season. pic.twitter.com/DVIPvBbPmV
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 15, 2023

Tuesday's practice marked the third outing in a row that the team elected to have Anthony Richardson operate as the starter, which was the first time either QB between Richardson and Gardner Minshew had been given that opportunity.

This will be the 3rd straight day of Richardson operating with the #Colts starters.

1. Thursdays Practice
2. Saturdays preseason game
3. Todays Practice

Feels like we are progressing to Richardson being named the week 1 starter https://t.co/pYRMm0Wp4o
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) August 15, 2023

Colts head coach Shane Steichen began his media availability after practice Tuesday with the news of Richardson being named the team's starter. And Jake Arthur of Horshoe Huddle caught the entire statement on video.

#Colts head coach Shane Steichen has officially named Anthony Richardson the starting quarterback. pic.twitter.com/pno7bu8aPh
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 15, 2023

Anthony Richardson shared after practice that he was shocked when he was told he was named the team's starter. Kevin Bowen of 1075 The Fan caught Richardson's full remarks after practice.

Anthony Richardson on getting the starting QB news: pic.twitter.com/5H2gRqXcio
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) August 15, 2023

With the starting QB battle officially in the books, the Colts will now turn their focus towards catering the offense to fit QB Anthony Richardson's strengths. And they will have the opportunity to do so with a live opponent for the next two days as the Chicago Bears will be in Westfield at Grand Park for joint practices with the Colts Wednesday and Thursday before their preseason matchup Saturday.