ESPN’s Stephen Holder reports Anthony Richardson has not requested a trade yet, “but it is beginning to feel inevitable” that he will.

17 February 2026

Riley Leonard’s work over the back half of the season has “warmed” the Colts on the idea that he can ascend to their No. 2 job. Richardson is a) probably not going to require much compensation in a trade and b) probably not guaranteed to do more than compete for a starting job wherever he lands. Still, fantasy upside resides in those legs, so we’ll be watching and hoping he lands somewhere where he has a chance to win a job.