The Indianapolis Colts selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, expecting him to be their long-term solution at quarterback. However, in his first two seasons, he has yet to validate that decision. Struggling to perform at a high level, the Colts sought competition in free agency, signing former Giants and Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones to a one-year, $14 million contract. As a result, he is no longer guaranteed the starting role for the 2025 season and must compete with Jones during training camp and preseason.
Following the signing of Jones, speculation has grown about him potentially being traded. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report suggests that quarterback-needy teams should consider inquiring about his availability.
At just 22 years old, Richardson still has time to progress. However, injuries and a brief benching have limited him to only 15 games over his first two seasons. His passing performance has been underwhelming, completing just 50.6% of his attempts for 2,391 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Despite his struggles through the air, Richardson has showcased his athleticism as a dual-threat quarterback, rushing for 635 yards and 10 touchdowns.
