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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.
Anthony Richardson has formally requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts after a three-year tenure marked by injuries and inconsistent play; with Daniel Jones potentially re-signed and Riley Leonard viewed as a future QB2, Richardson is unlikely to start again in Indy. He has reportedly regained full 20/20 vision after an orbital fracture, and his $10.8 million cap hit in 2026 adds complexity to any deal, whose value remains unclear.
The Colts and quarterback Anthony Richardson have mutually agreed to seek a trade, with the Vikings showing interest; after an injury‑shortened rookie season and inconsistent play, Indy appears ready to move on, though any trade is expected to bring modest value and Richardson could land elsewhere or be released if no deal materializes.
Colts GM Chris Ballard discussed the team's plans for several key players, including the potential re-signing of quarterback Daniel Jones, the health and future role of Anthony Richardson, and evaluations of other players like Alec Pierce, Braden Smith, DeForest Buckner, and Charvarius Ward as the 2026 NFL offseason approaches.
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will miss the season finale due to an orbital fracture and vision issues from a freak accident in Week 6, ending his season early. Despite limited play and injury setbacks, Richardson remains optimistic about his future in the NFL, with plans for further recovery and training.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that rookie Riley Leonard will start at quarterback against the Texans, while Anthony Richardson remains on IR due to ongoing vision issues, and Philip Rivers will serve as a backup.
Anthony Richardson is set to return to practice for the Colts after being sidelined since October due to an orbital fracture, but he won't play against the 49ers and his full return is uncertain. Philip Rivers will start for the Colts in Monday's game, with rookie Riley Leonard also healthy again.