Overview
- Anthony Richardson asked for permission to seek a trade earlier in the offseason but returned to camp and is still competing for a roster spot.
- Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds told reporters on Sunday that the franchise wants three quarterbacks who can play and that Richardson will remain with the team if he is one of them.
- NFL teams showed little meaningful trade interest over the spring and summer, so Indianapolis has not found a trade partner and may prefer to hold Richardson rather than accept a low return.
- Richardson’s $4.24 million roster bonus has already paid out and his remaining fully guaranteed 2026 salary is about $1.145 million, which lowers the cash cost for any potential acquiring team but has not produced a deal.
- Richardson is battling Riley Leonard for the backup job after a mixed but productive preseason start, and commentators say keeping him protects the Colts from more QB injuries while others warn it could hurt Richardson’s trade value and career prospects.