Colts' 2023 1st-Round Pick Seeks Trade

Anthony Richardson reportedly wants a fresh start away from Indianapolis

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:29pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a football player in motion, their body and the ball broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a color palette of navy blue, white, and burnt orange, conceptually representing the complex quarterback situation in Indianapolis.The Colts' quarterback situation has become a complex puzzle, with the team's 2023 first-round pick seeking a trade after the signing of veteran Daniel Jones.Indianapolis Today

The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract in free agency, giving the team flexibility to potentially trade away their 2023 first-round pick, Anthony Richardson. Richardson, the former Florida Gators standout, is reportedly seeking a fresh start elsewhere after being supplanted by the veteran Jones on the Colts' depth chart.

Why it matters

The Colts' decision to sign Daniel Jones as their new starting quarterback has significant implications for the future of Anthony Richardson, their 2023 first-round draft pick. Richardson was expected to be the team's quarterback of the future, but the Jones signing has now made him expendable, leading Richardson to request a trade to a new team where he can have a better opportunity to develop and showcase his skills.

The details

The Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract in free agency, solidifying him as their starting quarterback for the next two seasons. This move has pushed Anthony Richardson, the team's 2023 first-round pick, down the depth chart and led him to request a trade to a new team where he can have a better chance to start and develop.

  • The Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract in March 2026.

The players

Anthony Richardson

The Colts' 2023 first-round draft pick, a former standout quarterback at the University of Florida who is now seeking a trade from Indianapolis.

Daniel Jones

The veteran quarterback signed by the Colts in free agency to a two-year, $88 million contract, becoming the team's new starting QB and pushing Richardson down the depth chart.

Indianapolis Colts

The NFL team that drafted Anthony Richardson in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft and has now signed Daniel Jones, leading Richardson to request a trade.

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What they’re saying

“We must do what's best for the team and Anthony's development. If that means exploring trade options, we'll have those conversations.”

— Chris Ballard, Colts General Manager

What’s next

The Colts will likely explore trade options for Anthony Richardson in the coming weeks and months, as they look to find the best fit for the young quarterback to continue his development.

The takeaway

The Colts' signing of Daniel Jones has created an interesting quarterback situation in Indianapolis, with the team's 2023 first-round pick, Anthony Richardson, now seeking a trade to a new team where he can have a better opportunity to start and showcase his skills.