Anthony Richardson's Trade Status Uncertain

0:00On April 20th, Anthony Richardson's time with the Indianapolis Colts is hanging by a thread. The 24-year-old quarterback drafted fourth overall back in 2023, asked for a trade this off-season, and the team gave him the green light to shop around. But they're not rushing to move him after he lost his starting spot to Daniel Jones before the 2025 season kicked off. That shift came after a wild injury in pre-game warm-ups midway through last year, fracturing his orbital bone and meeting surgery that ended his season early. Pair that with on-field ups and downs, and it's clear why the Colts see him as a tough fit moving forward, even if they've dropped the ball on. Development too. Fans and insiders are split, but the buzz is all about his shaky track record keeping teams at bay. NFL insider Adam Schefter noted the trade market, states soft during owner's meetings, no real bites despite the Colts holding firm on value. Those suitors worry about his health, limited snaps, and short-term control under his rookie

1:02deal. Colts GM Chris Ballard hit on this in his pre-draft presser today, saying they're focused on Richardson's rehab and near-term plans with no talk of cutting him loose. He's wrapping up the final year of his rookie contract, a one-year guarantee worth $5.3 million, and training in Jacksonville as a model teaming. Else the big wildcard here. If he bounces back fully, a fresh start could drop soon, but for now, he might just ride out the year in Indy while the Colts hold on to belief in his upside.