The Atlanta Falcons received a harsh reminder Tuesday that a quarterback change can make a seismic impact on an NFL franchise.

The Indianapolis Colts are benching 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson, according to multiple reports. Richardson, whom the Colts drafted with the fourth overall pick one year ago, had been struggling as an NFL starting quarterback through a limited sample size of 10 career starts.

The Colts were in quarterback purgatory after Andrew Luck's 2019 retirement. Here's why they've gone back by benching Anthony Richardson.

In the wake of Anthony Richardson’s benching in favor of Jim Flacco, IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the short-term and long-term implications of the move, including the team’s decision to abandon its prior plan for Richardson.