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Colts' Anthony Richardson Returns After Orbital Fracture, Trade Sought

5/9/2026

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Anthony Richardson returned to Colts activities after a two-week absence while still seeking a trade.
He was cleared to play after a fractured orbital bone from an accident on Oct. 12.
Coach Shane Steichen said Richardson is back, working on fundamentals and in good spirits, and declined to confirm a backup competition with rookie Riley Leonard.
He lost the starting job to Daniel Jones and will handle the trade pursuit professionally.

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Anthony Richardson returned to Colts activities after a two-week absence while still seeking a trade.
He was cleared to play after a fractured orbital bone from an accident on Oct. 12.
Coach Shane Steichen said Richardson is back, working on fundamentals and in good spirits, and declined to confirm a backup competition with rookie Riley Leonard.
He lost the starting job to Daniel Jones and will handle the trade pursuit professionally.