Overview
- After requesting a trade earlier this offseason, Richardson reported to voluntary workouts and called the chance to practice a "blessing in disguise" as interest from other teams cooled.
- The Colts declined his fifth-year option, leaving one inexpensive season on his rookie contract before he can hit free agency.
- Indianapolis re-signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million deal, and coaches expect Richardson to battle 2025 pick Riley Leonard for the No. 2 job.
- Richardson says his eye and vision issues from a 2025 fractured orbital bone are cleared after the injury kept him on injured reserve for most of last season.
- A stronger summer showing could secure the backup role or boost his trade value, a key pivot for a passer with a 50.6% career completion rate and an 11-to-13 TD-to-INT line.