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Richardson says the Colts are letting him work and pursue a potential return to the field as he recovers from a fractured orbital bone; amid a soft trade market, he attended Phase 2 of OTAs and emphasized using the opportunity to improve and prove himself, potentially in a backup role.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reported for voluntary workouts as trade talks with the team continue, following a February agreement to pursue a deal after he stayed home for two weeks. The roundup also notes several NFL offseason moves, including the Ravens signing Skylar Thompson, the Packers adding Tyrod Taylor, Desmond Ridder being released by Green Bay, Ali Gaye claimed by the Texans, and Jaheim Bell signing with the Steelers.
Anthony Richardson reported to the Colts' voluntary offseason program after two weeks away, with no trade materializing and no fifth-year option exercised. In two seasons, Richardson has 2,400 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, plus 634 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The Colts have added quarterback depth with Riley Leonard and Seth Henigan on the roster as Daniel Jones recovers from an Achilles injury, and the team continues to weigh Richardson’s future.
The Colts will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract, signaling a move toward seeking a trade; the 2027 option would have paid $22.483 million. Richardson, the 2023 No. 4 pick, has started 15 games amid injuries and an eye injury, and has requested a trade. If no deal is reached, he could be released. The Colts’ depth chart behind Daniel Jones includes Richardson, Riley Leonard and Seth Henigan.
In a bold final seven-round mock, Pittsburgh trades with the Rams to move up to No. 13 for WR Makai Lemon, adds OT Gennings Dunker and OL Billy Schrauth with early picks, drafts LB Kyle Louis, then unexpectedly acquires QB Anthony Richardson from the Colts. The later rounds bring TE Oscar Delp, QB Taylen Green, RB Robert Henry and WR Lewis Bond to round out the depth chart.
Reports tie the Rams to trading for Anthony Richardson from the Colts, potentially adding a lottery-ticket QB behind Matthew Stafford. Richardson’s NFL future is uncertain, so L.A. could pursue a modest cost (likely day-three pick plus guaranteed money) in a multi-team rumor list that also includes the Buccaneers, Chiefs, Lions, Packers, and Ravens. The Rams currently lack a clear backup beyond Stetson Bennett, and Jimmy Garoppolo remains a free agent who could return, but the deal remains speculative.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Taylen Green shattered the QB vertical leap record with 43.5 inches and posted the fastest quarterback 40-yard dash of 4.36 seconds, showcasing elite athletic upside despite his mixed two-year stint at Arkansas after Boise State.
Green Bay is reportedly weighing a mid-to-late-round trade for Colts QB Anthony Richardson to back up Jordan Love, seeing Richardson’s high ceiling as a low-risk upgrade over Malik Willis, with development potential and an easy exit after one season if it doesn’t pan out (per ESPN's Stephen Holder).
At the NFL Combine, the Dolphins are weighing quarterback options as discussions around a potential Anthony Richardson trade with the Colts emerge. Richardson, a rare physical specimen with a big arm but accuracy and durability concerns, would give Miami a high-upside option in a rebuild, potentially competing with Quinn Ewers and a veteran to see if he can develop into a long-term starter.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who can pursue a trade, has reportedly regained full vision in his injured right eye, potentially boosting his market. Minnesota Vikings are the early frontrunner to acquire him, with mutual interest and a history of prior covetousness from their coach. If health remains clear, the trade market could heat up as Minnesota seeks competition for their starter, currently McCarthy.
The Real Forno Show ranks the top 10 quarterback targets to push J.J. McCarthy for Minnesota in the 2026 offseason, with Anthony Richardson at No. 1 due to high upside and potential trade scenarios. The list also weighs Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Malik Willis, Derek Carr, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, Aaron Rodgers, and Marcus Mariota, evaluating fit, cost, durability, and PR considerations while probing head coach Kevin O’Connell’s comments about McCarthy’s timeline. The discussion blends analytics, film, and speculation on how to spark a competitive QB environment for the Vikings.
The Washington Commanders released former Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz after two seasons and 31 starts, as part of an NFL offseason roundup that also notes the Texans prioritizing a Will Anderson Jr. extension, a potential Anthony Richardson trade, and several trades involving Jermaine Johnson II and T'Vondre Sweat.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell privately told Anthony Richardson in 2024 that he would “play a long time in this league,” a message tied to Richardson’s uneven development after a rookie season with 4 starts, 11 starts in 2024, and 2 appearances in 2025 before a season-ending eye injury; the Colts have considered a trade as Richardson remains under contract through 2026 with a $23.5 million guaranteed fifth-year option in 2027.
The Colts have granted Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade after he lost the 2025 quarterback competition to Daniel Jones. Richardson, 23, has dealt with injuries and career totals include about 2,400 passing yards with 11 TDs and 13 INTs, plus 634 rushing yards with 10 rushing TDs. With Jones slated as the Colts’ QB1 for 2026, Richardson’s trade market remains uncertain.
The Vikings are exploring quarterback options and NFL Media reports mutual interest with Colts QB Anthony Richardson; Richardson has been allowed to seek a trade, and Minnesota hopes to add competition to its QB room. He played sparingly last season after an orbital fracture, with context notes on J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year and Daniel Jones winning the Colts’ 2025 starting job amid upcoming free agency.