As the trade deadline nears, Anthony Richardson says his focus is somewhere much simpler: the next chance to get on the field.
The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the teams worth watching as the deadline approaches, and after a rough season, they still appear open to moving players. Richardson’s name has been part of the conversation too, though not in the way it was earlier this year. He was the first person to request a trade during the offseason, but the Colts did not seem eager to send him elsewhere.
For Richardson, though, that chapter is no longer on his mind.
“Man, I just think about getting on the field. Everybody wants to be able to go out on the field and play, and make plays for the team.
#Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. — who requested a trade months ago — asked if he’s thought about it more ahead of the deadline:
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 5, 2026
“Man, I just think about getting on the field. … I haven’t thought about any trade requests or any deadlines.”
“Just showing up to work, preparing.” pic.twitter.com/nedHBgXCDu
I haven’t thought about any trade requests or any deadlines. Just showing up to work, preparing and getting ready for my opportunity,” Richardson said via James Boyd of The Athletic.
That opportunity could come at any time. Richardson is in position to become the starter whenever the Colts decide to make a change, and he looked ready for that moment when he came in against the Jacksonville Jaguars after the game had already gotten out of hand. Head coach Stane Steichen may soon have a decision to make if Daniel Jones is not giving the offense what it needs to succeed.
Jones had success with the Colts last season before getting hurt, and the team chose to go back to him heading into this year. That decision helped lead to Richardson’s trade request early in the offseason, especially with his playing time looking limited.
Richardson is still young and can help a team, and with the Colts moving the way they are ahead of the deadline, there may be more snaps available for him in Indianapolis.
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