Source: Anthony Richardson ends absence from Colts’ workout

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. reported Monday for a voluntary offseason workout after staying home the past two weeks, a source told ESPN’s Stephen Holder.

The Colts are apparently no closer to trading him, as he requested, and with no indication they’ll release him, Richardson is back in the building for now.

Colts on Friday Declined Richardson’s fifth-year optionThat would make him a free agent after the 2026 season.

Friday was the deadline for NFL teams to exercise fifth-year options on 2023 first-round picks. Exercising Richardson’s option would have resulted in a guaranteed salary of more than $22 million in 2027.

Named the starting quarterback just two weeks into his first training camp in 2023, Richardson requested a trade in February and permission was granted To talk to other parties about a possible deal.

Richardson is looking for a fresh start after signing the Colts quarterback Daniel Jones The two-year, $88 million extension last month made him the team’s starter for the foreseeable future.

General manager Chris Ballard pointed that out recently It is possible that Richardson will remain with the team.

Richardson, a raw prospect who started just 13 games at the University of Florida, has struggled with performance and injuries in his short Colts tenure. He missed 17 games due to injury during his stint as a starter in 2023-24, then spent most of last season on injured reserve after a crash during pregame warmups left him with an orbital fracture.

In 17 appearances over three seasons, Richardson completed 50.6% of his attempts with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.