Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said during his Tuesday press conference at the scouting combine that Indianapolis will have an open competition at starting quarterback for the coming season.

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Entering his third season with the Indianapolis Colts, Anthony Richardson still doesn't have a guarantee that he'll be the starting quarterback. Per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team plans to have an "open" competition for QB1.

The Colts’ Anthony Richardson will be part of an open competition for the starting quarterback job, said Chris Ballard at the NFL combine.

Adding another quarterback could push Richardson to improve, but it also could be counterproductive for the 2023 first-rounder.

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly exploring the addition of a veteran quarterback to foster competition with Anthony Richardson for the starting role in the 2025 season. General Manager Chris Ballard has emphasized the importance of creating a competitive environment to enhance team performance and Richardson's development.

While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will have the opportunity to remain the starter, GM Chris Ballard says he's going to have to win a compe

Zack Rosenblatt with The Athletic recently predicted Darnold to land with the Colts in his complete list of quarterback predictions for every NFL team. Darnold, who will turn 28 in June, is expected to haul in a contract worth up to $40 million after an outstanding 2024 season.

Ballard wants to bring in a QB to "create real competition ... (someone) who can really challenge from a production standpoint, too.”

Not everybody is convinced the Colts will stick with Anthony Richardson roughly two years after they made him the fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.