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By Michael Gallagher
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In the weeks leading up to the 2026 NFL draft, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richards was a hot name on the trade block.
The former No. 4 overall pick wasn’t dealt and is still a member of the Colts, for now, though he and the team agreed back in February to seek a trade that would send the Florida alum elsewhere.
The Colts are likely content to hang onto Richardson for now with starter Daniel Jones recovering from off a serious season-ending injury, but when Jones is healthy, there’s a strong chance they will resume looking for a trade partner to take Richardson on.
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Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes that team could be the Minnesota Vikings, especially if they move J.J. McCarthy at any point between now and the trade deadline in November.
“While Richardson remains in Indy and could provide insurance as Jones recovers from a torn Achilles, he should hope to rebuild his stock elsewhere,” Knox wrote. “As QBs like (Sam) Darnold and Baker Mayfield did before him, landing in a quarterback-friendly environment as a backup might be his best bet.
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“Richardson's top options might even include Minnesota if the Vikings are indeed out on McCarthy. According to Wolfe, Minnesota was interested in Richardson before getting the opportunity to add Murray.”
Murray is still a wild card.
It’s possible playing with a loaded wide receiver corps that includes Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings that the 28-year-old passer could resurrect his career and convince the Vikings he deserves a big-money extension like Darnold and Mayfield did.
But there’s also equally a chance that Murray’s best years are behind him and he’s a serviceable stop-gap until the Vikings find their next franchise QB.
Though he’s battled his share of injuries and setbacks, Richardson just turned 24 and he’s far too young and talented to give up on just yet. In the right situation, Richardson could flourish with a strong supporting cast like the one Minnesota has.
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