Colts designate Anthony Richardson as backup quarterback and Zay Flowers returns
NFL News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have transitioned Anthony Richardson to a backup quarterback role as of September 3, 2026. This roster adjustment occurs alongside other personnel developments across the league. Meanwhile, Zay Flowers returned to the practice field following previous status updates. These changes follow standard team operations and daily league transactions. Teams continue to monitor player health and roster positioning as the regular season schedule proceeds. Further details on these and other transactions are available via the league’s official hub.
- •The Colts named Anthony Richardson backup quarterback.
- •Zay Flowers resumed participation in team practices.
- •NFL league operations continue with daily transaction updates.
- 3:34 PMNFL News — NFL news roundup: Colts name Anthony Richardson backup QB; Zay Flowers back at practice - NFL.com
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