Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Jones won the open competition and will start the 2025 opener after joining on a one-year, $14 million deal.
- Steichen outlined a structured development plan for Anthony Richardson, instructing him to prepare as if starting and continue building fundamentals.
- Quarterbacks coach Cam Turner said Richardson shows great effort but lacks the consistency the staff requires at this stage.
- Defensive captain DeForest Buckner said the locker room will fully back the choice at QB1 and emphasized doing their jobs to support Jones.
- Outside voices questioned the move’s upside, with CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin calling the ceiling limited and some outlets predicting a possible switch back to Richardson if Jones struggles.