‘Anthony Richardson traded…’: Shocking reaction to Philip Rivers-Colts development

Anthony Richardson's future is being discussed across NFL circles amid Colts' interest in Philip Rivers

Published on: Dec 9, 2025, 07:59:06 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Anthony Richardson's future is being discussed across NFL circles after it was reported that the Indianapolis Colts are trying out eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers. This comes after starter Daniel Jones sustained an Achilles tear on Sunday and has been ruled out for the season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) walks off the field after their win against the Las Vegas Raiders (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

NFL Network on Monday reported that the Colts could sign Rivers, who turned 44 on Monday, to the practice squad. However, that doesn't guarantee any play time. The veteran has not played since 2020.

Jones suffered his season-ending injury in Sunday's 36-19 loss at Jacksonville. Backup Riley Leonard, who replaced Jones, is dealing with a knee injury. The rookie is expected to start this week.

However, the QB room is still in crisis. Jones' first backup, Anthony Richardson, is on injured reserve. He suffered a broken orbital bone in October and has not been medically cleared to return. Veteran Brett Rypien is on the Colts' practice squad.

Reacting to the latest Philip Rivers update, Colts fans wondered if Richardson will be traded, especially since Jones is expected to be back in 2026.

“It’s over and trade or cut Anthony Richardson,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“I think the next step is to trade Richardson. Get Philips ASAP,” another fan tweeted.

As for Rivers, he played 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. The 44-year-old finished his career with the Colts in 2020. He threw for more than 4,000 yards for the 12th time in 13 seasons, tossing 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for the 11-5 squad.

Rivers ranks seventh in NFL history with 63,440 passing yards and sixth with 421 touchdown passes.

(With inputs from Reuters)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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