All-Time Colts QBs Ranked: Manning #1, Unitas #2

Anthony Richardson

#5 · Indianapolis Colts
3 Years
9 Pass Yds
0 TDs
0 INTs
0 Total TDs
Anthony's
HAIR
9.4
HeyTC AI Rating
#48 Active

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Anthony Richardson Today

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Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts' playoff dreams ended in a heartbreaking 38-30 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans, capping an 8-9 regular season that saw a hot 7-1 start crumble into seven straight defeats amid mounting injuries. Richardson, limited by an orbital bone fracture earlier in the year that sidelined him and forced Philip Rivers out of retirement, posted 0 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, and a 0.0 passer rating in the 2025 campaign, struggling with vision issues and uneven play that fueled a QB controversy with Daniel Jones. Colts GM Chris Ballard noted Richardson's rehab progress but left his future uncertain, amid trade rumors to teams like the Steelers and Dolphins, while owner Jim Irsay demands urgency from coach Shane Steichen to fix finishing woes. Ranked #48 in HeyTC AI Rankings, Richardson's elite athleticism flashes keep fans hopeful, but the offseason QB battle looms large as Indy hunts stability.

Anthony Richardson Rating Breakdown

Season
Subpar
Fantasy
Subpar
Playoffs
Non-Factor
Overall
Cooked
3 years with the Colts

Anthony Richardson Contract & Salary

Status Rookie Contract
Free Agent 2027

Anthony Richardson 2025 Stats via ESPN

9 Pass Yards
— Pass TDs
— INTs
50.0% Comp %
9.4 HAIR
62.5 Passer Rtg
4.5 Y/A
2 Games

Anthony Richardson Career Timeline

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2026 1

Entering final year of rookie contract with Colts

Colts GM Chris Ballard noted that Anthony Richardson Sr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract, with the team facing a decision on his fifth‑year option by May 1, 2026.

2025 2

Season-ending orbital bone injury

After serving in a backup role, Richardson sustained an orbital bone injury during pregame warmups in Week 6, was placed on injured reserve, and missed the remainder of the season.

Loses starting job to Daniel Jones

Ahead of the 2025 season, Richardson lost the preseason quarterback competition to free‑agent signee Daniel Jones, who opened the year as the Colts’ starter.

2024 1

Battles injuries but gains starting experience

Over his first two seasons with Indianapolis, Richardson battled through multiple injuries yet managed to start 15 games, totaling 2,400 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, 13 interceptions, and adding significant production as a runner with 634 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.

2023 2

Rookie season cut short by injuries

Richardson’s rookie year with the Colts was marred by injuries, limiting his starts and prompting early questions about his durability at the NFL level.

Drafted by Colts

Anthony Richardson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft as their quarterback of the future.

3 years in the NFL