However, Sullivan says it would be 2027 before the Colts would truly make their move for a quarterback, with the belief they'd be “one of the worst teams in the league.” That would give way to a full regime change and a fresh start — just like the one they had in 1998 with Peyton Manning. Only this time, it could be with his nephew, Arch Manning.

Anthony Richardson will have the opportunity to make the first in-game impression of the Indianapolis Colts' quarterback battle ahead of the 2025 season.

The Colts and Ravens play their first preseason game of the year on Thursday. Shane Steichen released the plan for the quarterbacks.