Colts’ Ed Dodds says the team is still planning to keep three quarterbacks, including backup Anthony Richardson Sr.

The Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback room is staying intact for now. Assistant general manager Ed Dodds, speaking to Yahoo Sports via The Athletic’s James Boyd, indicated the team’s current intentions are to keep backup quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. in place, with a plan to carry three quarterbacks rather than narrowing the group quickly.

The backdrop for that message is how quickly NFL depth-chart assumptions can change in the offseason. With roster decisions often framed as whether a player has a clear long-term role, it had looked earlier this offseason as if Richardson’s time with the Colts might be nearing its end. Dodds’ comments, as reported, push back on that idea, at least for the current phase of team-building.

According to Dodds’ remarks as relayed by Boyd, the Colts view a three-quarterback structure as part of their current plan. In that framework, keeping Richardson as the backup matters not only for depth, but for the way teams manage installation work, practice reps, and game-week flexibility during training camp.

The Colts’ stated preference is also practical roster management. Carrying three quarterbacks can reduce the need to scramble later if a starter misses time or if the coaching staff wants to evaluate multiple ways of running the offense. It also helps a team protect its investment in the development of its primary and secondary options, because more reps can be assigned to a full unit rather than a shortened rotation.

For Indianapolis, the decision also has a knock-on effect on the rest of the roster. When a team chooses to keep three quarterbacks, it does not have the same roster openings that might come from releasing or sidelining a depth player. That means the staff’s options for other positions, including whether to prioritize certain roles in camp, can be influenced by the quarterback decision.

From a football standpoint, the quarterback-room composition can shape how the Colts approach preseason preparation. Even when the starter is the focal point, the backup plan affects practice tempo and situational work, and it can influence how the team balances conservative reps with those that test different play packages.

What to watch next is whether the Colts’ three-quarterback plan becomes a sustained roster identity or just a short-term camp decision. If the team later shifts toward carrying only two quarterbacks, the reported intention around Richardson could change. If not, Richardson’s role will likely be defined by how the Colts divide reps in practice and how they evaluate continuity and preparedness behind the starter.

In the meantime, Dodds’ comments offer a clear, front-office-level report that the Colts do not currently view their backup situation at quarterback as a problem that must be solved immediately. For fans and observers, the immediate takeaway is that Richardson remains part of Indianapolis’ near-term plans, and the team’s quarterback evaluation process will likely proceed with depth stability rather than sudden disruption.