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Colts' Anthony Richardson Explained How Two Weeks of Benching Changed Him

Anthony Richardson during the Colts' 23–20 loss to the Texans on Oct. 27, 2024. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been on the bench for two weeks now—a short time in the grand scheme of an NFL season, but a long time for a young quarterback still learning the professional ropes.

Now, Richardson is back, having been renamed Indianapolis's starter Wednesday by coach Shane Steichen. Shortly after news broke that he would return to the starting role Sunday against the New York Jets, the 22-year-old shared with reporters what he learned sitting behind veteran Joe Flacco.

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