Colts’ reasoning behind benching ‘devastated’ Anthony Richardson

The Colts have relayed some intel as to why they benched Anthony Richardson.

Tuesday, word emanated that Colts coach Shane Steichen was elevating veteran Joe Flacco into the starting quarterback role and that Richardson would be demoted for Sunday night’s game against the Vikings.

ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder shed some light on the team’s decision.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson standing on the field after a loss to the Houston Texans
The Colts benched Anthony Richardson after the team’s loss to the Texans.Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

“They want Richardson to take a step back, take a break from the pressures of the job and try to grow during this time,” Holder wrote on X.

“That is obviously different than what was said previously, when the consensus was that he should play and learn on the job.”

Holder added that Richardson was “pretty devastated” by the decision.

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