Colts bench QB Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco

The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, sources told ESPN.

The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, sources told ESPN.

Richardson, 22, was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has struggled this season, however, completing only 44.4% of his passes with four touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has thrown for 958 yards in six games.

Richardson’s quarterback rating of 38.4 is fourth-worst in the NFL. He also missed two games this year with a hip injury.

Flacco, 39, has started two games for the Colts, who are 1-1 in those contests and 4-4 overall. He also played the last three quarters in a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers when Richardson suffered the hip injury.

In four appearances this season, Flacco has completed 65.7% of his passes for 716 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception.

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/colts-bench-anthony-richardson-joe-flacco-rcna177852

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