The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have a quarterback available for trade and it's fair to assume the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings could have interest.
That Colts quarterback, per NFL reporter Evan Sidery, is Anthony Richardson, who Indianapolis is "actively shopping."
Richardson became available once the Colts committed to Daniel Jones, and with Indy seemingly set to keep Riley Leonard as Jones' backup after he showed some promise last season.
The Florida product has been a total bust after being the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft, but he's still just 23 years old and offers an intriguing skill set that some squads out there will no doubt be interested in trying to develop.
Three teams that could fit the mold are the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.
In Green Bay, the Packers have a need behind Jordan Love after losing Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins in free agency.
Green Bay has Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord on the roster, so it wouldn't hurt to add a reclamation project like Richardson, who could be the next Willis. Richardson also might already be better than Ridder and McCord.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray, who will compete against and likely beat out J.J. McCarthy. If that unfolds, it's not crazy to think McCarthy will request a trade. If McCarthy gets traded, Richardson can step in as the new backup.
Pittsburgh still has a question mark in its starting spot, as Aaron Rodgers has yet to make a decision. If the veteran calls it a career, a quarterbacks room featuring Will Howard and Mason Rudolph will need more competition.
Richardson would also give the Steelers the potential long-term solution they badly need if head coach Mike McCarthy and Co. can successfully bring him along.
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