NFL news roundup: Colts name Anthony Richardson backup QB; Zay Flowers back at practice
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Key Points:
- WR Michael Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension, as reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter, with the team confirming the news.
- WR Zay Flowers returned to practice after two weeks sidelined by an undisclosed injury, while DT Nnamdi Madubuike is participating in team drills and is day-to-day ahead of the Ravens' Week 1 game.
- Several players restructured contracts, including TE Jake Ferguson, DT Kenny Clark, and CB DaRon Bland, whose and teammates' restructurings freed up over $19 million in cap space.
- Colts named QB Anthony Richardson as backup quarterback behind starter Daniel Jones after Richardson outperformed Riley Leonard in preseason; Richardson was the 2023 No. 4 overall pick and had requested a trade earlier in the offseason.
- Practice squad signings include OL Chuma Edoga, CB Lardarius Webb, G Evan Neal, and DE Azeez Ojulari; notable tryouts featured WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling and DE David Ojabo.
