The Colts signed veteran Joe Flacco last offseason in free agency, however, at least through training camp and the first part of the year, there was never a true competition. The starting quarterback role was always going to be Richardson’s job during that time frame. Flacco was there to be the backup and that was clear from Day 1.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson would not have practiced Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday due to a back injury

Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson spoke with reporters on Wednesday to address his back injury, which resulted in him not playing this past Sunday against the New York Giants. “Feeling way better than last week,