Anthony Richardson's Agent Cites 'Trust' Issues After Colts Name Daniel Jones Starter
Anthony Richardson's agent is having trust issues.
Losing a quarterback battle to Daniel Jones marked a new low for Anthony Richardson, formerly the fourth-overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Colts needed a savior in Richardson, but instead, they received an experimental backup option. Now, they find themselves at rock bottom as they enter their third season.
With such a turn of events marked by Tuesday's QB1 announcement in Indy, the relationship between AR-15 and Indy only seems headed for the swamp.
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 7: Anthony Richardson Sr. #5 of the Indianapolis Colts and head coach Shane Steichen stand for the national anthem prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS - Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts throws the ball during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 16, 2025. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Hours after the Colts named Daniel Jones — the disgraced QB formerly with the Giants and briefly with the Vikings — Richardson's agent, Dieric Jackson, put out a statement and deliberately called Tuesday's decision a hit to Richardson's trust in the organization.
"We have a lot to discuss," Jackson said (via ESPN). "When they needed a big play last year, whose hands did they put the ball in? Anthony's."
"Trust is a big factor and that is, at best, questionable right now," he added. "Anthony came back and made the improvements in the areas he needed to improve. And by all accounts, he had a great camp."
Richardson's benching, twice, in 2024 gave fans a clear indication that the former first-round QB was not cut out for the big leagues.
INDIANAPOLIS - Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts throw a pass during the Indianapolis Colts OTAs at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on May 28, 2025. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Having struggled with accuracy all his career, dating back to Florida, with sub-60 completion percentages, and with a history of injuries, Richardson's return on investment looks like a fat goose egg, which prompted flopping general manager Chris Ballard to pick up Daniel Jones in the offseason, cheap, rather than trading for a viable starter like Kirk Cousins from the market.
"He's the starting QB for the season," Steichen said to the media, responding to Daniel Jones' promotion, which OutKick's Armando Salguero called "stunning" because of how poorly DJ's played.
"I don't want to have a short leash on that," the coach added.
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 7: Anthony Richardson Sr. #5 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
Richardson also reacted to the news and did not sound as hurt as his agent.
"[Steichen] made a decision," Richardson commented.
"That's the decision we've got to live with, but no hard feelings, nothing personal. I've just got to keep growing. I just can't let me not being a starter stop me from going and being the person, the player that I'm supposed to be."
With pressure mounting for both the Colts front office and Richardson, a split surely appears to be likely heading into 2025.
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