{"id":812725,"date":"2026-03-14T23:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/812725\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T23:39:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:39:32","slug":"anthony-richardsons-likely-next-team-revealed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/812725\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Richardson’s likely next team revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NFL<\/a> free agency period brought a wave of lucrative new contracts and several notable trades.<\/p>\n

The Indianapolis Colts were among the teams making significant moves. After agreeing to terms with quarterback Daniel Jones, the team made Anthony Richardson Sr. available for trade.<\/p>\n

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Richardson, the former top-five pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has already drawn interest from several teams. However, one team has quickly emerged as a potential landing spot.<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) hands off the ball Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 40-6.<\/p>\n

According to ESPN<\/a>, the Green Bay Packers have developed strong interest in Richardson. A move to Green Bay could fill the Packers\u2019 need for a backup behind Jordan Love while also giving Richardson an opportunity to reset his career.<\/p>\n

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has built a strong track record with quarterbacks. He helped develop Love and also turned Malik Willis into a quarterback who earned a significant payday this year.<\/p>\n

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Richardson remains an extremely raw talent. He entered the NFL with limited starting experience in college and always projected as a long-term developmental project.<\/p>\n

\"\"Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) looks to pass the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Few coaches may be better suited to take on that challenge than LaFleur. After acquiring Willis from the Tennessee Titans, LaFleur helped turn him into a more than serviceable option.<\/p>\n

Now, he could take on another AFC South quarterback project. Reports have already indicated that Richardson has interest in developing behind an established starter.<\/p>\n

Could the Packers and Richardson form the partnership the former Florida Gators standout needs?<\/p>\n

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