The Indianapolis Colts, despite three years of Anthony Richardson Sr. being a major bust since his No. 4 overall draft selection, are reportedly not looking to trade him right now. That’s the word from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, and honestly, it just feels wild given how much of a non-factor Richardson has been.
The “Bust” Label Isn’t Going Anywhere, But Neither Is AR Sr.
Remember when the Colts drafted Anthony Richardson Sr. at No. 4 overall, dreaming of a franchise quarterback? Yeah, that hasn’t exactly panned out. Three years in, Richardson is widely considered one of the biggest draft busts recently, and Daniel Jones is their starting QB. Richardson isn’t even close to seeing playing time, which makes the whole situation even weirder. You’d think a team would want to recoup *something* for a player like that, right? But Fowler’s report says the Colts aren’t entertaining offers.
Fowler specifically notes that even though the Giants never called about Richardson’s availability, his sense is that the Colts just don’t want to move him right now. It’s not like they couldn’t get a decent return, either. We’re talking something like a mid-Day 3 draft pick, maybe a sixth-rounder, which isn’t nothing for a player who’s clearly not in their plans. Yet, they’re holding firm.
It’s Now Or Never For A Trade, And They’re Still Waiting
This whole “not right now” stance is a huge gamble for Indianapolis because Richardson is only under contract for the 2026 season. That means this is essentially their last shot to trade him if they decide he’s not part of their long-term future. You’d think that urgency would light a fire under them, but apparently not. They probably would have traded him over the offseason if they were truly interested in moving the 24-year-old QB.
Maybe by the NFL trade deadline later this year, things will change. It’s a possibility that a deal could still be in play. There’s always some team out there willing to take a flyer on a dual-threat quarterback, even if it’s just to start him a couple of times late in the year or get an easier path to signing him in free agency next offseason. But as it stands, a trade just doesn’t look likely.
So, Colts fans are stuck in a holding pattern, waiting to see if Richardson finally gets moved. We’ve seen other QB trades happen, like J.J. McCarthy recently, and injuries are always popping up around the league. So, while a trade might not be on the table *today*, you can’t completely write it off. It’s a weird spot to be in, and it’ll be interesting to see if the Colts’ “wait and see” approach pays off.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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