Colts' Ballard: Richardson trade remains on table

Ballard stated during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting that while trading Richardson is an option, no interested teams have offered a deal compelling enough to move him. Rumored suitors like the Browns and Packers have not stepped up.

Richardson carries a $10.816 million cap hit, but a trade would save the franchise nearly $5.4 million. With starting quarterback Daniel Jones recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury and limited backup experience, the Colts are keeping their options open despite Richardson's injury history and need for improved accuracy.