Overview
- GM Chris Ballard said Tuesday that Anthony Richardson will remain an Indianapolis Colt for the 2026 season.
- Ballard praised Richardson’s development in camp and singled out two late-game two-minute drives as signs of increased poise.
- Richardson requested a trade in February but drew limited market interest because of uneven play and prior injuries, including a 2025 orbital fracture.
- Head coach Shane Steichen will decide Richardson’s precise spot on the depth chart as he continues to compete with Riley Leonard behind starter Daniel Jones.
- Keeping Richardson preserves roster depth and a developmental path for the 24-year-old while also limiting Indianapolis’s ability to recoup assets through a trade this year.