Suspension May Make it Easier for Colts to Get Rid of Trent Richardson

The saga that is Trent Ricchardson has yet to come to an end in Indianapolis. The former Alabama running back was left home when the Colts went to Foxbourough last week for the AFC Championship Game. Reports made it sound like it was for a suspension, and then we heard that his mother has passed away. As it turns out his mom is alive and well. All the team would say at the time was that it was for peronal reasons which Richardson confirmed.

Now the official word appears to be that he was indeed  suspended and will still be suspeneded for another game if he is back next year.

Via Twitter

The assumption is that the suspension has something to do with him missing a walk through.

Grigson confirms that Trent Richardson was suspended for 2 games for personal reasons.
— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNFL) January 23, 2015

Appareently there is some language in his contract that may allow the Colts to get rid of him without havine to pay him his full guaranteed salary of $3.18 million:

The suspension of Trent Richardson will allow the Colts to walk away from the 3.18 guar for 2015. His contract has strong voiding language.
— Mark Dominik (@MarkdominikESPN) January 23, 2015

If this is indeed true that will be a good thing for the Colts, Richardson is clearly not going to be the guy for the Colts so there is no sense on allowing him to take up a roster spot someone that can contribute may use.

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