After only one season in Indianapolis, the Colts have launched quarterback Nick Foles from the crew.
Foles was signed by the Colts rather less than a 12 months in the past after hitting free company from the Chicago Bears.
He appeared in simply three video games for Indianapolis final season – with solely two begins amongst stated appearances. Foles accomplished 25 of 42 passes for 224 yards, zero touchdowns, and 4 interceptions because the Colts misplaced each of his begins.
Foles received Tremendous Bowl LII whereas he was with the Philadelphia Eagles – taking up for an injured Carson Wentz late within the season and profitable the award for the massive recreation’s most precious participant.
Indianapolis was wayward final season with its quarterback choice, because it struggled to a 4-12-1 report whereas rotating between Foles, Matt Ryan, and Sam Ehlinger.
The Indianapolis Colts have launched quarterback Nick Foles after only one season with them
Foles struggled this season with each of his begins and did not move for a single landing
On this season’s NFL Draft, Indianapolis picked up Anthony Richardson fourth total
This offseason, the Colts picked up free agent quarterback Gardner Minshew – who may very well be their beginning QB for Week 1.
However simply final Thursday, Indianapolis drafted their projected quarterback-of-the-future within the type of prospect Anthony Richardson.
Richardson, the fourth total choose, is extensively seen as essentially the most uncooked quarterback expertise on this years draft pool and might have a while and expertise earlier than beginning video games.
It is believed that new Colts head coach Shane Steichen picked Richardson due to his related traits to Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles QB that Steichen educated up whereas he was Philly’s offensive coordinator.
Whether or not or not Richardson will show rapidly sufficient to be a beginning caliber sign caller in time for Week 1 stays to be seen.