{"id":810218,"date":"2026-03-13T16:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/810218\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:21:09","slug":"rams-colts-connected-in-blockbuster-trade-rumor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/810218\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams, Colts Connected In Blockbuster Trade Rumor"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indianapolis Colts committed to quarterback Daniel Jones<\/a> and gave former first-round pick Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. A former top-five pick, the Florida product is one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in recent memory. Blessed with elite size, speed, and a rocket of an arm, Richardson has all the physical tools to be one of the game\u2019s elite quarterbacks. Unfortunately, he has yet to put it all together, as he\u2019s struggled to stay on the field and has been one of the league\u2019s least-effective passers when healthy.<\/p>\n

With Jones locked in as the quarterback of the present, it makes sense for the Colts to trade Anthony Richardson to a team in need of a high-upside backup quarterback. While Indianapolis likely won\u2019t get anything more than a late-round pick for his services, a handful of teams should be interested in seeing if they can bring out the best in the 23-year-0ld passer. In a recent article,\u00a0Bleacher Report\u2019s\u00a0Zach Bachar<\/a> made his case for why the Rams should go out and get Richardson.<\/p>\n

\u201cRichardson\u2019s representatives have been open to their client sitting behind a veteran and playing in a system that benefits his skills on a new team, per Fox Sports\u2019 Henry McKenna,\u201d Bachar writes. \u201cIf he\u2019s looking for an experienced signal-caller to sit behind a proven head coach to play under, there aren\u2019t many options better than Los Angeles\u2019 duo of Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Colts, Rams Connected In Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors<\/p>\n

Bachar\u2019s proposal makes sense, as the Rams and Anthony Richardson appear to be a perfect match on paper. Given his underwhelming performance through the first four years of his career, Richardson does not currently have a market as a starting quarterback. However, nobody can deny his physical gifts. While the Colts haven\u2019t been able to unlock his potential, a change of scenery could bring out the best in the former top-five pick.<\/p>\n

Anthony Richardson will not steal the starting job from reigning MVP Matthew Stafford<\/a>, but he could be the heir apparent. Stafford in now entering his age-38 season, has an injury history and has openly contemplated retirement in the past. He can\u2019t keep this up forever, and the Rams don\u2019t have a Plan B on the roster. Los Angeles has no issue with trading draft picks for proven veterans, so they probably won\u2019t object to sending a late-round selection for someone with the potential to be a franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the coin, the Colts will probably take whatever they can get in an Anthony Richardson trade. Daniel Jones is firmly entrenched atop the depth chart, and sixth-round pick Riley Leonard<\/a> played admirably during his limited appearances last year. Leonard\u2019s more than capable of being the primary backup, so there\u2019s no real reason for this team to keep Richardson on the roster.<\/p>\n

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