QB Anthony Richardson giving Colts something to th...

playSource: Anthony Richardson reports to Colts' workouts (1:45)Source: Anthony Richardson reports to Colts' workouts (1:45) INDIANAPOLIS -- For two full weeks of offseason workouts, the Indianapolis Colts proceeded through offensive drills behind a pair of quarterbacks whose combined NFL résumés could fit on a bar napkin. With starter Daniel Jones still sidelined following his ruptured right Achilles in early December, 2025 sixth-round pick Riley Leonard (one NFL start) and Seth Henigan (zero NFL snaps) handled the offense. Anthony Richardson Sr., the team's embattled 2023 fourth overall draft pick and a starter for parts of two seasons, ended his absence from the voluntary sessions, shaking up the team's quarterback unit at an important juncture of the offseason. Much had changed since he was last at Colts headquarters. The Colts in March signed Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract extension that removed any doubt about who the team's quarterback will be for the foreseeable future. A few weeks before that, Richardson -- sensing that he lacked a future in Indianapolis -- requested a trade and was granted permission to shop himself to other teams. But now that no deal has materialized, and with the offseason well underway, Richardson is back, prepared to play out his contract, if necessary. "He's back in the fold right now," coach Shane Steichen said Friday. Anthony Richardson Sr. has gone from starting role to injured list to trade candidate, and where he ends up next could depend on this offseason. AP Photo/Darron CummingsBut what, exactly, does that mean? Will the Colts continue to entertain the idea of trading Richardson? Will he remain on the roster and play out the final year of his rookie contract? If he does stick around, will he be the Colts' primary backup after the team in recent months embraced Leonard as its likely No. 2 quarterback? So far, the Colts have committed to nothing. This remains the story of a quarterback who made it known he'd prefer to play elsewhere and a coach who long ago appeared to move on from said quarterback. Now, here they are, back together and trying to navigate their complicated situation. "We'll see how it goes," Steichen said. "But he's working, he's here, he's in good spirits." Later this month, though, the Colts will have some decisions to make when the team proceeds to the final stage of voluntary workouts and its mandatory minicamp. When the starting offense squares off against the defense in full-team practices -- Jones is not expected to suit up until training camp -- who will be under center? "[Richardson is] going to get reps, just like [Leonard] will get reps," Steichen said, without offering a specific answer. For Richardson, who has not yet spoken to reporters, there is a lot at stake. While his two seasons as a starter were marked by inconsistency, inaccuracy and injuries -- Steichen briefly benched him for Joe Flacco in 2024 -- he is hoping to embark on a path similar to that of successful reclamation projects like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield. Those former first-round picks struggled before finding success and lucrative contracts in Seattle and Tampa Bay, respectively. #Colts HC Shane Steichen on Anthony Richardson Sr.: "He's back in the fold right now. That part's been. He's working ..."On how he'll split reps: "(AR's) gonna get reps just like (Riley Leonard) will get reps."Will AR compete for QB2? "We're in May. We'll see how it goes. ..." pic.twitter.com/hnUUPSJUTY If Richardson can reestablish himself with a strong offseason and preseason, he could position himself as a trade target in the fall or as an intriguing free agent in 2027. Richardson also seeks to demonstrate that his devastating eye injury last season is no longer an impediment. In October, he sustained an orbital fracture after a pregame accident involving an elastic stretching band, leaving him with temporary vision impairment in his right eye. He spent the final 2½ months of the season on injured reserve, though he was designated for return on Dec. 18 and returned to practice. Then came a very interesting development: Even while Steichen was stating publicly that Richardson's vision would prevent him from returning to the field in 2025, Richardson rejoined the scout-team offense and was making notable plays in practice. According to multiple sources, Richardson performed impressively during those late-season practice opportunities, leading the scout-team offense on touchdown drives against the Colts' starting defense. Some of the throws he made were characterized as elite, according to teammates, showing little indication that his eye injury was a limiting factor. "I've been making plays out there and I'm excited to be back out there for sure," he said at the time. The practice performance was promising when considered with Richardson's 2025 training camp showing, easily the best camp of his career. Richardson did admit to some issues with his right eye in

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