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Colts Refuse to Trade QB Richardson Amid Split-Snap Plan

8/10/2026

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Summary

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GM Chris Ballard said the Indianapolis Colts will not trade quarterback Anthony Richardson despite his request.
Richardson said he has not spoken to his agent or Ballard and is not sure what’s going on.
Coach Shane Steichen said Richardson will split snaps with Riley Leonard in Thursday’s Patriots game because of concentration issues.
The Foxborough, Massachusetts game starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

History

Historical Context

When the Giants locked Eli Manning into a four-year, $84 million extension in 2008, owner John Mara ended trade speculation and affirmed a long-term quarterback plan. That same philosophy appears in Indianapolis, where GM Chris Ballard rejected rookie Anthony Richardson’s trade request, echoing the league-wide trend of retaining quarterbacks to ensure roster stability.

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GM Chris Ballard said the Indianapolis Colts will not trade quarterback Anthony Richardson despite his request.
Richardson said he has not spoken to his agent or Ballard and is not sure what’s going on.
Coach Shane Steichen said Richardson will split snaps with Riley Leonard in Thursday’s Patriots game because of concentration issues.
The Foxborough, Massachusetts game starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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