Anthony Richardson sees ‘blessing in disguise’ as he waits for possible Colts trade

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · May 16, 2026 · 321 words · By Ryan Dunleavy

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Anthony Richardson hasn’t played enough football to play hardball.

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What happened

Anthony Richardson hasn’t played enough football to play hardball.

Why it matters

Despite requesting a trade from the Colts earlier this offseason, Richardson is attending voluntary OTAs as he awaits more clarity on his NFL future.

Common ground

There doesn’t appear to be much of a trade market for Richardson, who has made just 15 starts since he was the No.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He was benched during an inconsistent 2024”

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The provided search results for this claim are irrelevant (naming meanings and restaurants) and do not mention his 2024 season status.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony ... Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Anthony is often used as a boy's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Anthony.
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Claim 2: “one year as the starter at Florida”

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While sources confirm he played for Florida and was a QB, the provided evidence does not explicitly state he was the starter for exactly one year.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony Dashawn Richardson Sr. is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football for the Florida Gators and was se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Richardson_(American_f…

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web search NEUTRAL — Colts Name Anthony Richardson Starting QB for Week 1Check out our other channels:NFL Mundo https://www.youtube.com/mundonflNFL Brasil https://www.youtube.com...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei-O_XrrDjU

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony Richardson stat to know. Florida QB Anthony Richardson’s average touchdown pass was thrown 22.7 yards downfield in 2022, second-longest in the FBS per PFF.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nfl-draft-2023-p…

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Claim 3: “Richardson told the Indianapolis Star during his jersey retirement ceremony at Gainesville (Fla.) Eastside High School”

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Web search results confirm the jersey retirement ceremony at Eastside High School and his presence there, though the specific detail of the 'Indianapolis Star' interview is implied by the reporting of the event's coverage.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anthony Dashawn Richardson Sr. (born May 22, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Richardson_(American_f…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colts–Jaguars rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars began their NFL journey in the 1995 season, but it was not un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colts–Jaguars_rivalry

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Claim 4: “forcing the Colts to lure Philip Rivers out of a four-year retirement”

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Claim 5: “lost his starting job to free-agent signing Daniel Jones in 2025”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Daniel Jones taking his starting job in 2025.

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Claim 6: “Richardson is attending voluntary OTAs”

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Web search results confirm that despite his trade request, Richardson reported to the club's voluntary workouts/OTAs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, conspiracy theorist, and anti-vaccine activist serving …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management (also known as the McClellan Committee) was a select committee created by the United States Senate on January 3…
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Claim 7: “Jones was sidelined with a torn Achilles”

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Claim 8: “Richardson suffered a fractured orbital bone in a freak pregame accident last season”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a fractured orbital bone.

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Claim 9: “He was limited to two pass attempts”

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Claim 10: “Jones has been medically cleared to participate in 7-on-7 during OTAs”

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Claim 11: “has made just 15 starts”

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One specific web source explicitly states he has made 15 starts in 17 games. Other sources do not provide a specific start count.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — QB1: Beyond the Lights is an American documentary television series directed by Peter Berg. Each season focuses on three high school senior quarterbacks from different backgrounds as they play their f…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston Univ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_players_with_chron…

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Claim 12: “he was the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm he was selected 4th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_NFL_draft

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL draft was the 89th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit on Apr…
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Claim 13: “he suffered a season-ending injury after four starts [as a rookie]”

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Multiple sources confirm he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury four starts into his rookie campaign.

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony Dashawn Richardson Sr. (born May 22, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Richardson_(American_f…

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web search NEUTRAL — He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury four starts into his rookie campaign, and is now again dealing with an injury after four starts in Year 2. On Wednesday, Richardson was asked for his respon…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/colts-anthony-richardson-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony Richardson heads into his third season with a real quarterback battle, but his pursuit to win the starting job for the 2025 season will be harder after suffering an injury.
https://wfin.com/fox-sports/colts-anthony-richardson-suffers…

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Claim 14: “requesting a trade from the Colts earlier this offseason”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Anthony Richardson requested a trade from the Colts in the 2026 offseason/February.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Indianapolis Colts' 74th in the National Football League (NFL), their 43rd in Indianapolis, and their 19th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It is also their t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 71st season in the National Football League (NFL), their 40th in Indianapolis, and their 16th playing their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was also the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Indianapolis_Colts_season

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