Colts face key decision on Anthony Richardson trade amid roster bonus deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts may confront crucial trade talks regarding Anthony Richardson in August. With a roster bonus of $4.24 million due within the first 15 days of training camp, the Colts could see increasing trade interest once this payment is cleared. Currently, teams would only owe Richardson a base salary of $1.14 million if he is traded after the bonus is paid. Colts GM Chris Ballard intends to retain Richardson, but acknowledges the ongoing possibility of a trade following Richardson's initial request in February. Performance during camp and preseason will also be critical to determine interest in Richardson.
- •Richardson's $4.24 million bonus is due early in August.
- •If traded after the bonus, a team owes him only $1.14 million.
- •Ballard aims to keep Richardson amid ongoing trade talks.
- •Richardson originally requested a trade back in February.
- •His performance in training camp will be vital for trade interest.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — August potentially important mark in Colts, Anthony Richardson trade talks
"The month of August could potentially be an important mark for the Colts and Anthony Richardson in trade talks.
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