Indianapolis Colts decline Anthony Richardson's fifth-year option for 2027 season
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Updated · Colts Wire · May 4
Indianapolis Colts decline Anthony Richardson's fifth-year option for 2027 season
10 articles · Updated · Colts Wire · May 4
The move leaves the quarterback without a $22.4m fully guaranteed 2027 salary and makes him one of nine 2023 first-round picks whose options were declined by the May 1 deadline.
Indianapolis is trying to trade Richardson, but reports before the draft said his market was soft, while the team also committed to Daniel Jones on a multi-year deal.
GM Chris Ballard said the Colts would keep working through Richardson's situation as the team weighs a fair return, with Riley Leonard also viewed as a backup option.
With Daniel Jones injured, are the Colts foolishly discarding their best insurance policy in Anthony Richardson?
Could Anthony Richardson become the next Sam Darnold, turning a failed start into a Super Bowl win?
In a weak QB draft class, why has no team made a move for the former top-four pick?