Report: Colts decline Anthony Richardson’s fifthyear option
May 01, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Colts declined to pick up the fifth-year option for quarterback Anthony Richardson, per a report from ESPN.
Richardson, who the Colts drafted No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, will now become an unrestricted from agent after the 2026 season.
Richardson starte
d 15 games for the Colts in 2023 and 2024. He has thrown for 2,400 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions in his career in Indianapolis.
Richardson has requested a trade and according to Colts general manager Chris Ballard, is not present for offseason workouts.
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