March 1, 2026, 5:21 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Several analysts over at NFL.com<\/a> each selected ideal trade fits for Indianapolis Colts<\/a> quarterback Anthony Richardson.<\/p>\n During NFL combine week, it was reported that the Colts<\/a> and Richardson mutually agreed to seek trade opportunities. The NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe initially reported that the Minnesota Vikings<\/a> were a team to watch.<\/p>\n Richardson’s agents<\/a> then weighed in on the trade talks last week as well.<\/p>\n The point that the Colts and Richardson are now at has really felt inevitable since last summer, when Daniel Jones was named the starter during training camp. The already muddied path back to Richardson being the Colts’ long-term answer at quarterback then became even less clear after Jones’ play through the first half of the season.<\/p>\n Then, likely giving the Colts even more flexibility to move on from Richardson was Riley Leonard’s play in Week 18 against a very good Houston defense, showcasing that he can be a capable backup option for Indianapolis.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a><\/p>\n Richardson has navigated injuries and inconsistent play, but his talent is evident. Around the NFL in recent years, we’ve seen second-chance — and sometimes third and fourth-chance — quarterbacks thrive in new environments.\u00a0There are going to be teams who want to see if they can unlock Richardson’s sky-high potential.<\/p>\n As far as what the Colts could get in return for Richardson, we covered that topic recently here<\/a>, along with the salary cap ramifications<\/a> of trading him.<\/p>\n But in terms of who might be interested in the former fourth overall pick, let’s turn to the experts.<\/p>\n NFL experts predict ideal trade fits for Colts’ Anthony Richardson<\/p>\n Marc Ross: Rams<\/p>\n What Ross had to say: “He would learn behind reigning MVP\u00a0Matthew Stafford<\/a>\u00a0in the Sean McVay offense. The hope would be for Richardson to emerge much like this offseason’s top quarterback in the free agency market,\u00a0Malik Willis<\/a>.”<\/p>\n Jeffri Chadiha: Jets<\/p>\n What Chadiha had to say: “There are weapons to work with — between wide receiver\u00a0Garrett Wilson<\/a>\u00a0and the reports that the team is\u00a0working to keep<\/a>\u00a0running back\u00a0Breece Hall<\/a>\u00a0— and the offensive line has improved dramatically over the last two years.”<\/p>\n David Carr: Packers<\/p>\n