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Anthony Richardson Sr.’s future in Indianapolis faces more uncertainty than ever.
The Indianapolis Colts have granted Anthony Richardson, the team that used the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on the quarterback, permission to explore a trade. His agent, Deiric Jackson, confirmed to ESPN on Thursday the latest development in the 23-year-old’s tumultuous career.
Veteran quarterback Daniel Jones beat Richardson in a preseason competition for the starting job. Jones took advantage of another opportunity as an NFL starter, helping the Colts win eight of their first 10 games of the 2025 regular season.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
However, his season was ultimately derailed by an Achilles tendon injury. The setback came two years after he tore his ACL with the New York Giants. The Colts appear ready to move forward with Jones, clouding Richardson’s future in Indianapolis.
Jones will become a free agent in March, meaning the Colts must use the franchise tag or sign him to a new contract. Richardson has started just 15 games in three seasons with the Colts, and his tenure was largely marked by injuries.
Shoulder surgery limited Richardson to four games during his rookie campaign, while a series of setbacks cost him four games in 2024.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) looks for a wide receiver during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
Richardson suffered what was described as a “freak pregame incident” during warmups last season, which landed him on injured reserve after attempting just two passes in two games in 2025. He has thrown 11 touchdowns against 13 interceptions in his NFL career.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that vision problems stemming from Richardson’s orbital fracture last October are “heading in the right direction.” He added that Richardson has been “cleared to play.”
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Brad Penner/Image Images)
Riley Leonard, a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to return to the Colts next season.
When asked about Richardson’s position with the Colts going forward, Ballard responded, “I still believe in Anthony.”
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