Colts decline fifth-year option for Anthony Richardson
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Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts have declined the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract, a move anticipated as the team looks to trade him.
- The fifth-year option would have paid Richardson $22.483 million for the 2027 season, but the Colts faced a deadline and chose not to exercise it.
- Richardson, the fourth overall pick in 2023, has started only 15 games due to injuries and inconsistent play, and is still recovering from an eye injury sustained in October.
- Richardson has requested a trade, and if no trade partner is found, the Colts may consider releasing him.
- The Colts’ quarterback depth chart currently includes Daniel Jones as the starter, with Riley Leonard and Seth Henigan as backups behind him.
