“The starter-turned-backup quarterback is not attending the team’s offseason program while the parties seek a potential exit ramp, according to general manager Chris Ballard.”

““Anthony’s not here. He’s also requested a trade,” Ballard said Monday, three days ahead of the first round of 2026 NFL Draft . “He’s down in Jacksonville training. I actually have talked to his trainer, and I talk to him often and his agent, but he’s in good spirits. Nothing has transpired at this point. I don’t know any question you’re going to ask other than, ‘Will he be here?’ Well, he could be. We’ll see. But as of right now, he’s down there in Jacksonville. We’ll kind of work through that as we go.””

“Three years ago at this time, it appeared the Colts landed their quarterback of the future when they drafted Richardson with the fourth overall pick.”

“Indianapolis ultimately re-signed Jones to a two-year, $88 million deal, cementing him as their starter when healthy.”