Are the Colts trading Anthony Richardson? After another shoulder injury, reports on June 7, 2025, suggest the team may move on. What's next for Indy?
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Just when Colts fans thought they could look forward to a quiet summer, a bombshell dropped on Saturday. Reports are swirling that the Indianapolis Colts are actively considering trading quarterback Anthony Richardson, the former top-10 pick once hailed as the future of the franchise. With Richardson sidelined yet again by a shoulder injury, the patience in the front office may finally be wearing thin.
Head coach Shane Steichen hopes Richardson will return 'at some point' during training camp.
It's the news no one wanted to hear. Anthony Richardson is once again dealing with a significant shoulder injury, impacting the same AC joint that sidelined him last season. Having played just 15 games over two seasons, his 'injury-prone' label is becoming harder to ignore. Now, with reports from multiple outlets suggesting the team is exploring trade options, the dream of a dynamic, dual-threat savior is fading into a nightmare of 'what ifs.' His absence from the upcoming minicamp was expected, but the organization's willingness to entertain trades signals a potential pivot of seismic proportions.
As if the quarterback drama wasn't enough, the Colts dropped another surprise by parting ways with chief personnel executive Morocco Brown. Front office changes of this magnitude are rare in June, typically happening right after the draft or the season. The timing is curious, to say the least. Reported by insiders like Jake Arthur and Destin Adams, this move suggests a significant internal shift. Was it related to the Richardson situation? Does it signal a fundamental disagreement on the direction of the roster? It's a major shake-up that adds another layer of instability to an organization suddenly facing an identity crisis.
These two developments force a tough question: What is the future of the Indianapolis Colts? If Richardson is on the trading block, who is under center in 2025? The departure of a key personnel executive like Brown suggests GM Chris Ballard might be consolidating power or shifting his team-building philosophy. The foundation that seemed so promising just a year ago now has significant cracks, leaving fans to wonder about the team's direction heading into training camp.
The next few weeks leading into training camp are now absolutely critical. All eyes will be on the front office to see if these trade rumors materialize into a real move and who will be brought in to replace Morocco Brown. The quiet offseason is officially over. For the Colts and their fans, a period of unnerving uncertainty has just begun.
