{
  "id": 1381260,
  "title": "Why Colts have no plans to trade Anthony Richardson: 'Take care of your own team first'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/why-colts-have-no-plans-to-trade-anthony-richardson-take-care-of-your",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T00:09:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-colts-no-plans-trade-000903313.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly six months after Anthony Richardson Sr. requested permission to seek a trade, the Indianapolis Colts remain committed to keeping the fourth-year former first-round pick in the backup quarterback spot. Colts general manager Chris Ballard stated that the team plans to retain three quarterbacks on the roster, despite Richardson's shortcomings, such as a completion percentage around 50%, propensity for turnovers, and high injury risk. Assistant general manager Ed Dodds explained that the Colts would rather hold onto Richardson for the final year of his rookie contract due to the value he brings. The team's decision to keep Richardson is also influenced by the high cost of his roster bonus and base salary, which could be a valuable investment for the team.",
  "summary": "Despite Anthony Richardson's trade request as he battles for backup QB job, the Colts say they have no plans to deal the former first-round pick.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colts committed to keeping Anthony Richardson as backup QB.",
    "Richardson has low completion percentage and high turnover rate.",
    "Team retains him to maximize value of rookie contract."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}