Colts' Anthony Richardson ranks low on ESPN's backup QB list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts has been ranked near the bottom at No. 27 in ESPN's rankings of backup quarterbacks. This assessment highlights Richardson's challenges over his first three seasons, including injury and inconsistency, as well as a completion rate of 51%. Despite these issues, the Colts hold an 8-7 record in games he has started. Richardson has secured the backup role, defeating Riley Leonard in competition, and is slated to remain with the team following an earlier trade request.
- •Richardson ranked No. 27 among backup quarterbacks by ESPN.
- •He has thrown 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 17 games.
- •Colts have an 8-7 record in games started by Richardson.
- •He won the backup role against Riley Leonard this summer.
- •Richardson remains on the Colts despite a trade request.
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