Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is locked in a battle with veteran Daniel Jones for the starting job, but some around the NFL feel he's far from being a reliable option at this stage in his career.

In the team's first preseason game of the year against the Baltimore Ravens, Richardson received the start. However, he was hit hard on a sack early in the game and was forced out due to a dislocated pinky finger on his throwing hand. Richardson is fighting for his job, but he could be fighting for his NFL career as well.

In The Athletic's annual quarterback rankings and tiers, the Colts' Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones are near the bottom.