Colts QB Anthony Richardson stays with team amid trade request
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Anthony Richardson remains on the Indianapolis Colts' roster as training camp approaches, despite requesting a trade in February. Following a season in which he lost the starting quarterback role to Daniel Jones, Richardson suffered an orbital fracture that sidelined him. After appearing in two games last season, he now competes with Riley Leonard for the backup quarterback position, with both players splitting reps in practice. The Colts have not yet found a trade partner for Richardson, leading to speculation as the trade deadline approaches during training camp.
- •Richardson is competing for the backup quarterback role against Riley Leonard.
- •He sustained an orbital fracture last season, affecting his playing time.
- •Richardson's trade request remains unresolved as training camp nears.
- •He has focused on improving his footwork and mechanics this offseason.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Colts roster preview: What's next for QB Anthony Richardson?
"With training camp off in the distance, we will be previewing each player on the Colts' 90-man roster. Up next is QB Anthony Richardson.
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