Colts' Anthony Richardson facing vision concerns impacting his future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's future in the NFL is uncertain due to ongoing vision concerns. Following a freak accident last year that resulted in a fractured orbital bone, teams are wary about his eyesight. Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen previously stated Richardson was in a good condition and cleared to play. However, Richardson himself noted issues taking snaps during training camp, attributing them to switching centers rather than vision problems. Richardson had sought permission to seek a trade earlier this year, but no trade has materialized as of now.
- •Richardson suffered a fractured orbital bone last year.
- •Teams are concerned about his eyesight before trades.
- •General manager Chris Ballard calls Richardson 'in a good spot'.
- •Richardson attributes practice issues to changing centers.
- •No trade has happened despite earlier requests.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Richardson's future could be impacted by vision concerns: Report
"Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's future depends heavily on how well he can see, according to a report.
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