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Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said he still believes in current Giants QB Daniel Hudson as the team's starter moving forward. "Obviously with the injuries, it's not fun, but I know he's determined. I know he wants to be in New York. It's not an easy place to play but he has the mindset. He has the mentality. I know he'll do everything possible to get back and to get back to playing at a high level," Manning said. Jones tore his ACL, among other injuries, and ended up playing in just six games in 2023, going 1-5 with two touchdowns and six interceptions. It came after signing a four-year, $160 million contract last offseason following a 3,000-yard season and a playoff appearance. It's nice that Manning has faith in the 26-year-old signal-caller, but for fantasy purposes, Jones should probably only be rostered in two-QB leagues to begin next season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's (shoulder) rookie season in 2023 was cut short by an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder that required surgery, but he's hoping to resume throwing in the near future, ahead of his doctors' projections. The Colts would have preferred that Richardson played the season out after drafting him fourth overall, but sitting out could actually benefit the young QB in the long term. "He got a chance to sit back, watch and learn. I had some good meetings with him throughout the season, just individually, me and him, sitting down talking football. Just seeing the NFL season as a whole," head coach Shane Steichen said. The 21-year-old should be ready well ahead of training camp this summer, and his combination of size and speed at the QB position will give him clear QB1 upside as Indy's quarterback of the future.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) only played in four games in his first year in the NFL in 2023 due to a shoulder injury that eventually required season-ending surgery, but in that small sample size he managed to impress the team with his throwing ability, which had been a question mark coming into the draft. "Here's this big, talented athlete. I mean, this guy is a legitimate passer, and I believe that. I think he's going to continue to get better and improve the more he plays. But Anthony can play from the pocket and throw the ball accurately," general manager Chris Ballard said. Richardson threw a catchable pass on 85.7% of his 84 pass attempts, which align with Brock Purdy's numbers for the full season. Despite only playing in four games his rookie year, Richardson is going to be an attractive QB1 with upside heading into fall fantasy drafts.

The Baltimore Ravens waived wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and placed defensive back Damarion Williams (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Monday. Treadwell has bounced around from the team's practice squad and the 53-man roster in 2023. The 28-year-old former first-rounder only appeared in five games with Baltimore and had one reception on three targets for 16 yards in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers when the Ravens were resting a lot of their regulars. Williams began the 2023 season on Injured Reserve after having ankle surgery. He was activated from IR before Week 15 but was inactive for the next three games before finally making his season debut in Week 18.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who is coming off the best season of his career with 109 catches, 1,152 yards and four touchdowns, is set to enter free agency for the first time in his career in March. His 109 receptions are tied with Marvin Harrison for the fourth-most in franchise history, and they were also the fifth-most in the NFL in 2023. While Pittman said he's loved his time in Indianapolis, he's intent on testing the open market for the first time in his career. When asked about the possibility of the Colts putting the franchise tag on him to limit his free-agent options, Pittman said, "The franchise tag, I don't think anybody would be displeased with $23 million. The franchise tag is almost like a tag of respect because you get paid like the top five of your position." Regardless of where the 26-year-old ends up in 2024, he's going to be highly coveted in fantasy drafts this fall.