Two Colts players currently on the trade block not present at offseason workouts

TL;DR

Indianapolis Colts players Anthony Richardson Sr. and Kenny Moore II are not attending offseason workouts as both are exploring trade opportunities. The Colts could save over $12 million combined by trading these players this offseason.

Key points

Anthony Richardson and Kenny Moore II are exploring trade options.
Colts could save over $12 million by trading both players.
Richardson's camp was allowed to seek a trade earlier this offseason.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts walks the sidelines during the NFL 2025 game between Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Per longtime general manager Chris Ballard, two Indianapolis Colts players, quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and cornerback Kenny Moore II, were not present on the first day of the team’s offseason workouts—as each player’s representation is currently exploring trade opportunities respectively (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): It’s not exactly surprising, as Richardson’s camp was reportedly given permission by the Colts to seek out a trade earlier this offseason after starting quarterback Daniel Jones was re-signed and is now entrenched as the team’s QB1. Even when healthy, Richardson has seemed to fall out of favor with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, and both sides could arguably use a much needed change of scenery. Via OverTheCap, the Colts could save a projected $5.386M by trading Richardson this offseason. In the Colts’ case, 2nd-year pro Riley Leonard, after an encouraging debut career start in last year’s regular season finale, seems capable of serving as Indy’s primary backup quarterback behind Jones going forward in place of Richardson—if needed and called upon. Meanwhile, Moore II, the longtime Colts slot cornerback and defensive leader of their locker room, who’s spent the last 9 seasons in Indianapolis and earned Pro bowl honors back in 2021, has agreed with the team to mutually explore trade opportunities—meaning that they’ll likely part ways soon. The 30-year-old veteran slot corner hasn’t been as natural of a scheme fit in Colts veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense, and Indianapolis could look to get younger by playing 2nd-year corner , who missed all of his rookie season with a torn ACL suffered in training camp. However, Walley initially impressed and was one of last year’s training camp breakout performers leading up to the devastating knee injury, even projected as a starting outside cornerback opposite (which was before ’s surprising trade deadline arrival)—and as a rookie at that. The Colts could save a projected $7.060M by trading Moore II before June 1st this offseason (via OverTheCap). What’s interesting here is that Holder indicated that Ballard alluded to Moore II being outright released, if a suitable trade couldn’t be worked out with another team—which wasn’t portrayed by Ballard as the same case for Richardson, given the differing circumstances, including the positional and glaring age differential respectively:

Q&A

Why are Anthony Richardson and Kenny Moore II not at Colts offseason workouts?

Both players are exploring trade opportunities, with Richardson's camp given permission to seek a trade earlier this offseason.

How much cap space could the Colts save by trading Richardson and Moore II?

The Colts could save approximately $5.386 million by trading Richardson and about $7.060 million by trading Moore II, totaling over $12 million.

What are the implications of trading Kenny Moore II for the Colts' defense?

Trading Moore II could allow the Colts to get younger in their secondary, potentially giving 2nd-year corner Justin Walley a chance to start after recovering from injury.