Colts Consider Cutting Ties with Richardson

0:00On April 1st, the Indianapolis Colts are on the verge of cutting ties with quarterback Anthony Richardson, their fourth overall pick from 20. 23 After just three seasons, General Manager Chris Baller faces a deadline at months end to pick up Richardson's fifth year option, which would cost. Nearly 23 million dollars. Signs pointed them passing on it, especially since Richardson requested a trade last month with barely any takers. He's derailed his start, sidelineing him most of his rookie year with an AC joint sprain and his second season ended in controversy after tapping. Out in a game against Houston, he lost the starting gig to Daniel Jones last August, and his stats over 15 starts, shall 2,400 passing yards, 11. Touchdowns, 13 picks, and a 50.6% completion rate. Still, he flashed upside rushing for 634 yards and 10 scores. Americans hoped he'd be the future, but his passing inconsistencies and low college starts, only 13 at Florida, never panned out in the pros.

1:03ESPN's Adam Schefter noted the trade market was soft, with offers just swapping late picks leaving the Colts holding the bag. Meanwhile, they locked in Daniel Jones with a 2-year, 88 million dollar deal after his strong 8-and-2 start over 3,100 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 8 picks before an Achilles tier. Now with Riley Leonard developing behind him, Richardson might stick around as a backup contender this summer, if no deal materializes. Declining that option clears the books without much risk, wrapping up a bumpy era, and letting the Colts build around proven stability under center.