After undergoing offseason ankle surgery, Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Zaire Franklin hasn't practiced during training camp yet. But Shane Steichen believes he is close to returning.

Players can be placed on injured reserve list or the physically unable to perform list, requiring significant time away from the field.

NFL teams can have 90 players on their rosters at the start of camp until they must be trimmed to 53 at the end of the preseason.

Ultimately, as head coach Shane Stiechen has said, the most consistent of the two will win the starting quarterback job. But, as Graziano mentions, if the battle is close, it's important to note that the Colts have a lot more invested in Richardson than Jones. Richardson also comes with a much higher ceiling.

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