Overview
- GM Chris Ballard, who spoke Monday at the NFL meetings in Phoenix, said there is a scenario where Anthony Richardson remains with the Colts and confirmed he authorized the quarterback to seek a trade that has not materialized.
- League reporting says the market for Richardson has been soft, with no meaningful offers despite mentions of Green Bay as a team to watch and no deal viewed as imminent.
- Indianapolis is prepared to use second-year Riley Leonard as the No. 2 quarterback and could still add another passer depending on how Richardson’s situation plays out.
- Ballard said Daniel Jones is throwing and refining upper-body mechanics in his Achilles rehab, and owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said updates point to Week 1 readiness without a formal timeline.
- The Colts reshaped the roster by trading Michael Pittman Jr. and Zaire Franklin to get younger and manage the cap as they lean into the Jones–Alec Pierce pairing on offense.