The Indianapolis Colts need to move on from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to upset what should've been their franchise quarterback entering the 2026 season. This Buccaneers-Colts trade for Anthony Richardson gives Tampa Bay a Baker Mayfield alternativeRichardson's presence on the Colts' roster is just a financial drag and the longer he stays there the more returns for him are diminishing. Why the Colts make this tradeIndianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectIndianapolis already paid Richardson his $4.24 million roster bonus in April. The Colts aren't going to have a better market for Richardson the longer things drag out.