Overview
- Richardson and the Colts mutually agreed to explore trade options after team officials met with his representatives at the NFL Combine, according to multiple reports.
- General manager Chris Ballard said Richardson has been cleared to play following last season’s orbital fracture and noted his vision is improving.
- Indianapolis is discussing a multiyear contract with Daniel Jones after he won the 2025 job and excelled before a torn Achilles ended his season.
- The Minnesota Vikings have been identified by NFL Network as a team with interest, with conversations expected to pick up during Combine week.
- Richardson enters talks in the final guaranteed year of his rookie deal with a 2027 club option, modest cap implications for a trade, and a three-year résumé marked by injuries and a 50.6% completion rate.