Colts Trade Richardson, Focus on Jones & Pierce

0:00On February 26, the Indianapolis Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to look for a trade partner. The 2023 first-round pick, selected fourth overall, has struggled with injuries over three seasons, managing just 15 starts. With veteran Daniel Jones locked in as the starter, the team sees this as the best path forward for everyone. Earlier this week at the NFL Scout & Combine, the news broke from team beatwriters. Richardson's college and pro reps have been limited. He played only 24 games at Florida and has seen spot duty with the Colts. His passing numbers sit around 50% completion, but he's added value rushing with double-digit touchdowns on the ground. Fans and analysts aren't shocked by the move, given the Colts' strong 8-1 start this season behind Jones, who's been playing like a top 10. Quarterback. Richardson needs consistent playing time to develop, and India's prioritizing extensions for Jones and wide receiver Alec Pearson's stead. Details on potential landing spots remain unclear, but the timing during the combine with

1:02all 32 teams in town could speed things up. League legal tampering starts March 9th, so a deal might wrap before then. This shift clears the deck for the Colts to build around their current success, while opening a fresh start for Richardson, wherever he lands next.