'Blessing in disguise': Anthony Richardson shows renewed appreciation for Colts despite trade request
Anthony Richardson has returned to the Indianapolis Colts for voluntary workouts despite previously requesting a trade, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to continue developing. The Colts, who re-signed Daniel Jones and are grooming Riley Leonard, view Richardson as a depth option with one year remaining on his rookie deal. Richardson aims to improve his decision-making and consistency, though concerns over his performance and turnover issues persist.
- ▪Anthony Richardson requested a trade in February but has since returned to the Colts' offseason workouts.
- ▪The Colts re-signed Daniel Jones and are developing 2025 draft pick Riley Leonard, leaving Richardson in a backup role.
- ▪Richardson has a career completion rate of 50.6% with 8 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 11 starts during the 2024 season.
- ▪He was placed on injured reserve in Week 6 of the 2025 season due to a fractured orbital bone and vision issues.
- ▪No teams have made a serious trade offer for Richardson, largely due to his inconsistency and turnover problems.
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'Blessing in disguise': Anthony Richardson shows renewed appreciation for Colts despite trade request The former first-round pick is making the most of his time in Indianapolis following a tumultuous start to this NFL career By Brad Crawford May 16, 2026 at 10:23 am ET • 3 min read Getty Images Since giving Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade in February, the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed starting quarterback Daniel Jones to avoid the transition tag following last season's Achilles injury and continue to develop 2025 draft pick Riley Leonard as his backup.Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has one season left on his rookie contract after the franchise declined his fifth-year option.
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