Anthony Richardson wants a trade, and the Colts would love to trade him. But what has been described as a “soft market” by Adam Schefter of ESPN leaves the quarterback with the team for now . . . and maybe the foreseeable future.
Richardson skipped the beginning of the team’s voluntary offseason program, but he showed up May 4 for Phase 2 of the workouts.
“The Colts are still [giving me a chance](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2026/05/15/colts-qb-anthony-richardson-addressed-his-position-on-the-team/90094919007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117032p002950n11----l116750c11----e1124xxv117032d--58--b--58--&gca-ft=204&gca-ds=sophi&taid=6a07387c32982f000154b34b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter) to go out there and work, work hard and potentially get on the field,” Richardson said, via the _Indianapolis Star_. “Glad to be able to stay in the NFL and put the work in. Just showing up at OTAs, it was a blessing in disguise for me, because I just wanted to work and they allowed me to do that so I’m thankful for that.”
Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in 2023, lost the starting job to Daniel Jones last season. Coach Shane Steichen last week sidestepped a question about whether Richardson would compete with Riley Leonard, a 2025 sixth-round pick, for the backup job to Jones.
Richardson didn’t get into specifics about his future.
“If I don’t put that work in to be a better player then I won’t be in the NFL,” Richardson said. “I just want to work hard and constantly think about my opportunity that I have now and try to take advantage of it.”
Richardson is recovering from a right eye injury after a freak pregame accident on Oct. 12 that left him with a fractured orbital bone.