Overview
- After a Combine meeting with agent Deiric Jackson, the sides mutually agreed to explore trades, and Richardson’s representatives are now taking calls, according to NFL Network and ESPN.
- General manager Chris Ballard said Richardson has been cleared to play and that vision issues from his 2025 orbital fracture are improving.
- The Minnesota Vikings have been identified as a team to watch with reported interest as they assess options alongside J. J. McCarthy.
- Richardson is in the final guaranteed year of his rookie deal at $10.8 million with a 2027 club option, and a trade would save the Colts about $5 million on the cap.
- In 17 games (15 starts) over three seasons, he has completed 50.6% of his passes for 2,400 yards with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, plus 634 rushing yards and 10 scores, with injuries limiting availability.