New Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts

May 12, 2026, 01:25
USSports

Introduction

The Indianapolis Colts have a new main quarterback. Daniel Jones now plays instead of Anthony Richardson.

Main Body

The team picked Anthony Richardson in 2023. He is very strong and fast. However, he did not throw the ball well. He did not follow the coach's plan. Daniel Jones joined the team and played well. The team won 8 games and lost 2 games. Then, Jones hurt his leg in December. The team gave him a big new contract in March. Richardson wanted to go to a different team. But no other team wanted him. Now, Richardson plays because Jones is still hurt.

Conclusion

Richardson is now a backup player. He will wait for a new chance or a new team in March.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Time Jump' Technique

To move from beginner to A2, you need to connect now with before.

1. The Change (Now vs. Then) Look at how the story shifts using simple time words:

  • 2023 β†’ He did not throw well. (Past)
  • Now β†’ Richardson plays. (Present)

2. Action Words (The Past) When something is finished, we often add -ed to the word:

  • Pick β†’ Picked
  • Join β†’ Joined
  • Play β†’ Played

3. The 'No' Rule in the Past If you want to say 'no' about the past, don't use -ed. Use did not + the normal word:

  • ❌ He did not played
  • βœ… He did not follow
  • βœ… He did not throw

Quick Guide: Now β†’\rightarrow Plays Then β†’\rightarrow Played Then (No) β†’\rightarrow Did not play

Vocabulary Learning

quarterback (n.)
the main player who throws the ball in football
Example:The quarterback threw the ball to the wide receiver.
coach (n.)
the person who trains and directs a team
Example:The coach gave the team a new plan.
contract (n.)
a written agreement that says what each side will do
Example:The team signed a new contract with the player.
backup (adj.)
a second player ready to replace the main player
Example:The backup player waited for his turn.
chance (n.)
an opportunity to do something
Example:He got a chance to play in the game.
team (n.)
a group of players working together
Example:The team won the match.
player (n.)
someone who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a touchdown.
game (n.)
a competition between teams
Example:The game lasted two hours.
win (v.)
to be victorious in a game
Example:They will win if they score first.
lose (v.)
to be defeated in a game
Example:They might lose if they miss the ball.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his leg during practice.
leg (n.)
the lower part of the body that helps you walk
Example:She broke her leg in the fall.
March (n.)
the month after February
Example:The game is scheduled for March.
December (n.)
the month before January
Example:He signed the contract in December.
new (adj.)
recently made or acquired
Example:She bought a new ball.
strong (adj.)
having physical power
Example:The player is strong and can run fast.
fast (adj.)
moving quickly
Example:He is fast on the field.
throw (v.)
to launch a ball with the hand
Example:She will throw the ball to the teammate.
plan (n.)
a set of steps to reach a goal
Example:The coach's plan was to attack the left side.
join (v.)
to become part of a group
Example:He will join the team next season.
play (v.)
to participate in a sport
Example:They will play in the championship.
wanted (v.)
desired or wished for
Example:He wanted to play for a different team.
different (adj.)
not the same as something else
Example:She chose a different team.
other (adj.)
another or different
Example:No other team wanted him.