Feb. 28, 2026, 7:00 a.m. CT
The backup quarterback position for the Kansas City Chiefs is a crucial spot, as shown by the impact of not having Patrick Mahomes in past seasons. ESPN’s Louis Riddick suggests the team trade for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson during a recent ‘Get Up’ appearance.
“No one is going to question Andy Reid. No one is going to question the wisdom of going ahead and sitting behind Patrick Mahomes,” said Riddick. “No one is going to question that at this point, considering they just brought back Eric Bieniemy for the single most important reason, which is: they really needed to instill some accountability on that side of the football. I think that’s exactly what Richardson needs.”
After being drafted by the Colts with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Richardson has dealt with various injury issues and questionable on-field moments. With his high upside, he was unable to secure the starting job last season due to the emergence of Daniel Jones.
Kansas City struggled without Mahomes last season, going winless, and it could be a high-risk move for Richardson to join a team in win-now mode.
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