The Indianapolis Colts are granting Anthony Richardson\u2019s request to seek a trade, and there is already a team being linked to him.<\/p>\n
Richardson, 23, could see plenty of suitors in what is considered a weak free agency class at the quarterback position. According to NFL Network\u2019s Cameron Wolfe, the Minnesota Vikings are a team to watch out for with Richardson.<\/p>\n
One team to keep an eye on trading for Anthony Richardson: Minnesota Vikings <\/p>\n
There is mutual interest. Combine is ideal time for these convos to happen https:\/\/t.co\/R044yqrU6m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 26, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n The Colts and Richardson mutually agreed to the trade request<\/a>, with Daniel Jones widely expected to return to Indianapolis in 2026. <\/p>\n Rob Brzezinski, the Vikings\u2019 executive vice president of football operations, said during the NFL Combine that they are \u201cexploring all possibilities<\/a>\u201d in the QB market. <\/p>\n J.J. McCarthy, who was selected 10th overall in the 2024 NFl Draft, has battled injuries and inconsistent play in two seasons as the Vikings\u2019 QB1.<\/p>\n Richardson, however, also has been inconsistent throughout his short NFL tenure, although a change of scenery could be beneficial for the young QB. <\/p>\n The Vikings did like Richardson coming into the 2023 NFL Draft, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, so it would make sense for them to have interest in a deal for the ex-Colts starter.<\/p>\n The Vikings liked Anthony Richardson coming out. As a backend developmental option, he\u2019d be a perfect project. But the Vikings are primarily targeting a QB with more experience, production, reliability and higher floor. https:\/\/t.co\/UqFYbu2W4H<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) February 26, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Kirk Cousins has also been linked to a potential Vikings reunion<\/a>, and Minnesota seems inclined to add a QB to bring some competition to the room in hopes of getting more out of McCarthy. <\/p>\n Perhaps Richardson is the guy for Minnesota.<\/p>\n