In recent days, the Green Bay Packers have been viewed as a possible trade partner for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Richardson came up as a possible option for Green Bay in a report from ESPN's Stephen Holder, who called the Packers a "team to monitor" for the young quarterback.
"Update on Colts QB Anthony Richardson, who is available via trade," Holder said. "No deal is imminent, per multiple sources. There are interested teams, but the dust is still settling from free agency. One particular team to monitor: the Green Bay Packers."
Meanwhile, the Packers possibly trading for Achane has been speculation up until this point, with that speculation ramping up after the Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Denver Broncos involving Jaylen Waddle.
When asked about a potential trade for either one of these players, The Athletic's Matt Schneidman cast doubt on the Packers trading for them.
When it comes to Achane, Schneidman pointed to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter that said the Dolphins aren't interested in trading the explosive young running back as the reason he doesn't believe the Packers will be able to do it.
"Jacobs is probably near the end of his prime at 28 years old. Achane, a 2023 third-round pick, has one year left on his rookie deal and could share a backfield with Jacobs before taking over next season after getting paid," Schneidman wrote.
"It wouldn’t be hard for Gutekunst to ring up his former second-in-command, either. However, Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that Sullivan has told interested teams that Achane is not available. So much for that!"
When it comes to Richardson, Schneidman doesn't rule it out but believes what's left on Richardson's contract will be a roadblock.
"I’m not sure Gutekunst wants to commit to paying Richardson’s roster bonus and guaranteed salary (approximately $9.6 million combined) for a backup quarterback. I’m also not sold on Desmond Ridder or Kyle McCord backing up Jordan Love, so I’m intrigued to see how the Packers address that spot later this offseason or, as was the case with Willis, well into the preseason," Schneidman said.
We tend to agree with Schneidman here. The Colts will likely have to pick up some of that money owed to Richardson in order for the Packers to bite.
If so, we could definitely see the Packers pulling the trigger on a trade for Richardson because they simply cannot go into the regular season with the quarterbacks they currently have behind Jordan Love.
As for Achane, he would be an awesome addition, but it's going to take a king's ransom for the Dolphins to even consider trading him. We'd be shocked if the running back ends up in Green Bay.
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