Colts Abandon 4th Overall Pick After 15 Starts—Vikings Coach Who Called Him ‘A Bad Dude’ Now Circling

A franchise quarterback rarely reaches the trade market before 20 starts, especially one selected 4th overall. Yet on February 26 2026, the Associated Press reported that the Indianapolis Colts authorized 23 year old Anthony Richardson to seek a trade after 15 uneven starts.

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