But in the mind of Colts' defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, though, regardless of who the eventual QB1 was called to be, the team was simply ready to hear who would be the one to get that starting nod, ride with whoever that may be, and from there, support them however they could.

On Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that Daniel Jones would be the team's starting quarterback. Steichen said that Jones wouldn't have a short leash and that the Colts want him to be a long-term solution this year.

While there’s plenty of external frustration with the decision, inside the building, the Colts aren’t flinching. Defensive captain DeForest Buckner recently spoke on the decision, saying whoever was named then starter would receive unwavering support.

In the end, it was Jones who won as he was announced as the starter for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. That leaves Richardson, who the Colts selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft, on the outside looking in.

The Indianapolis Colts have a precarious quarterback situation heading into the 2025 NFL season. Will they reset in 2026?

Quenton Nelson admitted it's frustrating to constantly be searching for answers at quarterback, but DeForest Buckner is preaching resilience.

Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson battled in a match that will likely decide who the Colts name as the starter.

Alec Pierce (Colts): The Colts might be inclined to keep all their wideouts after naming Daniel Jones their 2025 starter under center, seemingly favoring instant results over long-term development. The field-stretching Pierce, however, is entering a contract year, and the team has no shortage of other young options out wide.