INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen said that the decision to bench Anthony Richardson in favor of Joe Flacco was his decision and his alone. Steichen was asked directly about owner Jim Irsay 's involvement. "He didn't," Steichen said. "We had conversations, but ultimately, it was my decision."

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts head coach Shane Steichen made it clear: Anthony Richardson is no longer the starting quarterback. Benching Richardson after 10 starts represents a significant break in organizational direction from the team’s stated plan to ...

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says his decision to change quarterbacks came down to one reason. The Colts want to win now.

As the Colts were driving inside the red zone during the third quarter, Richardson removed himself from the game after a sack on second and goal. The Colts had to settle for a field goal on the drive, and Richardson admitted that he took himself out of the game because he was tired.

Indianapolis Colts’ head coach Shane Steichen spoke with the media on Wednesday about the decision to bench QB Anthony Richardson.

S ignificant change unfolded in Indianapolis this week as the Colts made the decision to bench sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson for veteran Joe Flacco. It's a controversia

Anthony Richardson's poor quality of play has been a problem for the Colts. After being benched, there's no guarantees he starts for them again.

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Going forward, Joe Flacco – not Anthony Richardson – is the best quarterback option for the Indianapolis Colts. That’s the reason Shane Steichen – after talking with owner Jim Irsay, general manager Chris Ballard and the offensive staff – decided Tuesday to bench Richardson and turn to Flacco.