Steichen Keeps Daniel Jones as Colts’ Starting Quarterback

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen said Daniel Jones will remain the team’s starting quarterback, despite the quarterback’s struggles and the Colts’ 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Steichen said Monday that he had not considered changing quarterbacks and continued to back Jones after reviewing the loss. Jones threw for 108 yards and was intercepted on Indianapolis’ final drive, ending its comeback attempt. The defeat was the Colts’ third straight. Jones’ completion rate through seven games was 59.6%, a career low, and he had thrown four touchdown passes and seven interceptions. He had thrown at least one interception in six of the seven games. Steichen said he believes Jones can return to the level he showed during his previous season with Indianapolis, adding that it was taking longer than expected. Anthony Richardson remains the Colts’ backup and had not appeared in a regular-season game this season. Steichen said Richardson’s marijuana-possession charge would not affect his decision about the starting quarterback. Riley Leonard is the team’s third-string quarterback. Jones joined Indianapolis after a strong start with the New York Giants in 2025, but sustained a...