Another notable preseason quarterback competition has been settled as the Indianapolis Colts have named Daniel Jones their starting quarterback for Week 1, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Jones beat out returning starter Anthony Richardson for the starting gig and will lead the team into their opener against the Miami Dolphins on September 7.

When Colts head coach Shane Steichen named Jones the winner of the starting quarterback job on Tuesday, he cited the veteran’s mastery of the offensive system, even though Anthony Richardson had a two-year head start playing in Steichen’s scheme.

Anthony Richardson's immediate future with the Indianapolis Colts appears to be in limbo after the franchise named Daniel Jones the starting quarterback on Tuesday. The former No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida began the last two seasons as Indianapolis' starter,