Anthony Richardson seeks to contribute amid trade request uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is in the mix for the backup role as the team approaches its first preseason game against the Patriots. Although he requested a trade this offseason, General Manager Chris Ballard stated the team has no plans to trade him. Richardson has not recently discussed his trade status with his agent or the front office and is focused on demonstrating his value. If selected as the team’s third quarterback, he expressed a willingness to contribute in any capacity for the Colts.
- •Richardson competes against Riley Leonard for the Colts' backup QB position.
- •General Manager Chris Ballard confirmed the Colts' intention to keep Richardson.
- •Richardson hasn't discussed his trade request with his agent recently.
- •The Colts play the Patriots in their first preseason game this Thursday.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Richardson: Not sure what's going on with trade request, just want to help the team
"Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was fighting for a starting job at this time last year and he's in another competition as the team heads into its first preseason game of this summer.
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