What happened: Shane Steichen announced the depth-chart order Thursday after Richardson and Leonard competed throughout camp and the preseason. Steichen credited Richardson's development and said both young quarterbacks will work on consistency through scout-team reps.
Why it matters: The assignment gives Richardson a defined roster role after his offseason trade request failed to produce a deal. Indianapolis now carries a former first-round pick as its immediate insurance at quarterback.
By the numbers: Richardson played in all three preseason games, completing 63.6% of his passes for 249 yards with one interception. He added 68 rushing yards and one touchdown.
What to watch: Scout-team work will show whether Richardson can turn Steichen's camp praise into a stable hold on the No. 2 job.