Colts & QB Anthony Richardson To Part Ways And Look For A Trade Partner

The Indianapolis Colts and former first-round pick Anthony Richardson Sr. will be working together to find a fresh start for the former Florida Gator.

The Colts drafted Richardson with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and for whatever reason, it just never seemed to work out for both sides.

Richardson started only 15 games in his three seasons with the Colts, dealing with shoulder injuries and inconsistent play. In those 15 starts, Richardson had 21 total touchdowns and 13 interceptions, while going 8-7. On the surface, those numbers are solid, but Richardson completed just above 50% of his passes.

This season, Richardson lost the preseason battle to Daniel Jones, whom the Colts brought in to compete with Richardson. Richardson missed all of last year after suffering a fractured orbital bone in a pregame incident that left him on the injured reserve, where he finished the season.

Richardson, who is only 23 years old, seems healthy and, with his vision back, hopes to follow the Malik Willis trajectory.

His agent, Deiric Jackson, will look for a suitor for Richardson who can help his development, whether that means being a backup next season and learning under a veteran quarterback.

The Colts would save $5.385 million in salary cap space with $5.43 million in dead money if Richardson is traded before June 1. Richardson has one season remaining on his rookie contract unless his 2027 fifth-year option is exercised.