Anthony Richardson Sr.’s unpredictable NFL career continues as his fourth professional season approaches. When the 6-foot-4 gunslinger went fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, no one could have anticipated his trajectory thus far. Battling injuries and subpar play, the former Florida Gator remains a mystery to the Indianapolis Colts and other NFL clubs alike.
While trade rumors have undoubtedly been swirling, what is the current market, if any, for Richardson?
Is the Trade Window Closing for Anthony Richardson Sr.?
NFL insider Adam Schefter joined “The Pat McAfee Show,” where he and the cast discussed Richardson’s trade market, or lack thereof. According to Schefter, the time to trade Richardson may already be in the past.
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“The market for him was soft,” said Schefter. “If there was a market for him, they [Indianapolis] would have traded him, and it didn’t materialize.”
Earlier Tuesday, Schefter posted on X, noting that Colts general manager Chris Ballard did not shut the door on a reunion between the two. Ballard recently addressed the situation on “PFT Live,” acknowledging Richardson’s trade request but noting that no deal has come to fruition.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard declined to rule out the possibility of Anthony Richardson — the fourth selection in the 2023 draft — remaining with the Colts in 2026.
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“Colts general manager Chris Ballard declined to rule out the possibility of Anthony Richardson — the fourth selection in the 2023 draft — remaining with the Colts in 2026,” said Schefter.
With a plethora of teams making decisions at quarterback in free agency and soon at the NFL Draft, Richardson’s value may be at an all-time low. The emergence of Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard in Indianapolis has further complicated Richardson’s path to playing time.
“Now you have to ask yourself, ‘Is it worth it to deal him where you’re flipping picks?'” said Schefter. “Richardson and a seven for a six, why are you gonna do that? You might as well hold onto the guy.”
The senior insider goes on to say that Indianapolis, while it is not actively using Richardson, is unlikely to part ways for cheap given his original draft value. However, the outcome of the 2026 NFL Draft may be a key factor in determining whether the 23-year-old stays.
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“We’ll see how the draft materializes, maybe somebody doesn’t get somebody, maybe somebody gives up some pick that makes it worth the Colts while,” said Schefter. “What they’re saying there is, ‘we’re not gonna give him away.’ I don’t think they’re expecting a lot, but they’re expecting something back.”
Despite several NFL teams still needing a bona fide starter, the phones have been somewhat silent regarding a deal for Richardson. Schefter noted that while teams like Green Bay were rumored, no serious conversations occurred.
“There has not been a team overly interested in getting a deal done,” said Schefter. “I know Green Bay was out there (there was no real conversation), maybe that’ll happen, and he’d back up.”
Taking a look at PFSN’s QB Impact metric, Richardson was only eligible for ranking in the 2024 season due to playing just four and two games in 2023 and 2025, respectively. That said, the dual-threat QB posted a 72.5 impact score, good for a C- grade and the 25th overall QB that season.
Richardson is on a four-year, $33,991,416 deal that expires in 2027.
