COLTS Q&A: What Does Anthony Richardson Sr.'s Return to Team Mean in 2026?

In this episode of Locked On Colts, hosts Zach Hicks and Jake Arthur dive into listener questions from the Everydayer Club, focusing on the future of Anthony Richardson and Kenny Moore II amid ongoing trade speculation. The duo debates whether the Colts' reluctance to trade these players reflects poor management or a lack of market value, with both players having expressed desire to leave. They highlight concerns over Richardson’s limited NFL experience, injury history, and the Colts’ ineffective messaging around his health, which may be depressing his trade value. Kenny Moore’s situation is scrutinized for its timing—coming up just before the draft—raising questions about the team’s handling of roster moves. The conversation shifts to undrafted free agents, with Jordan Vaughn and Lincoln Pair emerging as potential dark horses to beat out DJ Giddens and Seth McGowan. The cornerback room is assessed as strong on paper but fragile due to injury concerns, especially around Mooney Ward and Justin Wally’s ACL recovery. Wally is projected as the likely starter at slot corner if Kenny Moore is released. The hosts express optimism about the skill positions—especially Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, and Tyler Warren—but remain pessimistic about the edge rush and defensive depth, particularly with key players like DeForest Buckner and Latu Latu returning from injury. Among second-year players, Jalen Toomaloa is deemed most critical to succeed, while Jalen Travis and Justin Wally are seen as breakout candidates. The episode closes with a teaser for a future deep dive into a listener’s question about second-year impact players.