Colts keep former first-round QB Anthony Richardson on initial 53-man roster

The Indianapolis Colts kept former first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson on their initial 53-man roster, resisting the offseason trade speculation that surrounded the 2023 No. 4 overall pick.

Richardson requested a trade in the spring, and general manager Chris Ballard later confirmed that request remained active, but Indianapolis never found a deal to its liking. The Colts instead opted to carry three quarterbacks into the year, betting that Richardson's upside and the depth provided by a third signal-caller are worth the roster spot. With Jones installed as the starter and Leonard in the mix, Richardson's path to playing time is unclear, but for now he remains a Colt.