A look at possible teams for Colts QB Anthony Richardson

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​The Indianapolis Colts allowed quarterback Anthony Richardson to seek a trade during the offseason, but he remains a Colt. The 24-year-old who was selected No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft is entering his fourth season.Richardson has suffered numerous injuries, his play has been inconsistent and his leadership was once questioned. His trade value is believed to be a mid- to late-round draft pick.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon sees Richardson on the move during training camp.”Potential landing spots include the Cardinals — especially if Jacoby Brissett’s contract dispute boils over — the Jets, once they realize Geno Smith is not the guy, or the Steelers, Cowboys, or Panthers as a premium stash-away option for 2027,” he wrote.2023: Concussion in Week 2; shoulder injury in Week 5 ended his season.2024: Hip injury in Week 4; back and foot injuries in Week 16 ended his season.2025: Resistance band breaks during pregame warmups in Week 6, breaking an orbital bone and ending his season.2023: 4 games, 59.5% completions, 3 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 4 rushing TDs2024: 11 games, 47.7% completions, 8 passing TDs, 12 INTs, 6 rushing TDs2025: Appeared in two gamesAnthony Richardson counts $10.8 million toward the Colts’ 2026 salary cap, according to Spotrac.Richardson is battling Riley Leonard for the backup quarterback role. However, with Daniel Jones coming off an Achilles injury, the backup could be QB1 to start the 2026 season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDaniel Jones: The Colts started the 2025 season 7-1 when he was fully healthy. He completed 68.0% of his passes for 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions before an Achilles injury in December ended his season. The team is optimistic he can be ready for Week 1.Anthony Richardson: He has started 15 games for the Colts over three seasons.Riley Leonard: He appeared in five games as rookie in 2025.Easton Stick: The 2019 NFL Draft pick by the Los Angeles Chargers has appeared in six NFL games, none since 2023.All of Arizona’s quarterbacks have spent time with the Colts.Jacoby Brissett: The likely starter wants more than $1.5 million guaranteed for the 2026. His status for training camp is uncertain.Gardner Minshew: The journeyman with 47 career starts may be called on if Brissett’s situation worsens.The Jets traded for veteran Geno Smith, who struggled with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.Geno Smith: The 35-year-old who is back where his NFL career started counts $3.3 million toward the salary cap, according to Spotrac.Bailey Zappe: The 27-year-old has appeared in 15 NFL games.Brady Cook: He started four games for the Jets in 2025, passing for 2 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.Cade Klubnik: The Jets drafted him in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft.Aaron Rodgers is reunited with coach Mike McCarthy. They won a Super Bowl together with the Green Bay Packers.Aaron Rodgers: The 42-year-old is likely in his final season. Pittsburgh went 10-6 in games he sta  

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