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A look at possible teams for Colts QB Anthony Richardson
A look at possible teams for Colts QB Anthony Richardson
The Indianapolis Colts allowed quarterback Anthony Richardson to seek a trade during the offseason, but he remains a Colt. The 24-year-old who was selected No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft is entering his fourth season.
Richardson has suffered numerous injuries, his play has been inconsistent and his leadership was once questioned. His trade value is believed to be a mid- to late-round draft pick.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBleacher Report's Brad Gagnon sees Richardson on the move during training camp.
"Potential landing spots include the Cardinals — especially if Jacoby Brissett's contract dispute boils over — the Jets, once they realize Geno Smith is not the guy, or the Steelers, Cowboys, or Panthers as a premium stash-away option for 2027," he wrote.
Anthony Richardson injury
2023: Concussion in Week 2; shoulder injury in Week 5 ended his season.
2024: Hip injury in Week 4; back and foot injuries in Week 16 ended his season.
2025: Resistance band breaks during pregame warmups in Week 6, breaking an orbital bone and ending his season.
Anthony Richardson stats
2023: 4 games, 59.5% completions, 3 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 4 rushing TDs
2024: 11 games, 47.7% completions, 8 passing TDs, 12 INTs, 6 rushing TDs
2025: Appeared in two games
Anthony Richardson contract
Anthony Richardson counts $10.8 million toward the Colts' 2026 salary cap, according to Spotrac.
Richardson is battling Riley Leonard for the backup quarterback role. However, with Daniel Jones coming off an Achilles injury, the backup could be QB1 to start the 2026 season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDaniel Jones: The Colts started the 2025 season 7-1 when he was fully healthy. He completed 68.0% of his passes for 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions before an Achilles injury in December ended his season. The team is optimistic he can be ready for Week 1.
Anthony Richardson: He has started 15 games for the Colts over three seasons.
Riley Leonard: He appeared in five games as rookie in 2025.
Easton Stick: The 2019 NFL Draft pick by the Los Angeles Chargers has appeared in six NFL games, none since 2023.
All of Arizona's quarterbacks have spent time with the Colts.
Jacoby Brissett: The likely starter wants more than $1.5 million guaranteed for the 2026. His status for training camp is uncertain.
Gardner Minshew: The journeyman with 47 career starts may be called on if Brissett's situation worsens.
Kedon Slovis: He has appeared in two NFL games.
New York Jets quarterbacks
The Jets traded for veteran Geno Smith, who struggled with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.
Geno Smith: The 35-year-old who is back where his NFL career started counts $3.3 million toward the salary cap, according to Spotrac.
Bailey Zappe: The 27-year-old has appeared in 15 NFL games.
Brady Cook: He started four games for the Jets in 2025, passing for 2 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
Cade Klubnik: The Jets drafted him in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks
Aaron Rodgers is reunited with coach Mike McCarthy. They won a Super Bowl together with the Green Bay Packers.
Aaron Rodgers: The 42-year-old is likely in his final season. Pittsburgh went 10-6 in games he started in 2025.
Mason Rudolph: The 31-year-old* has spent five of his six NFL seasons with the Steelers and has started 19 games.
Drew Allar: The Steelers selected him in the 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Dak Prescott: The 33-year-old* is in his 11th season as the Cowboys' starter.
Sam Howell: The fifth-year player was Washington's starter in 2023.
Joe Milton III: The third-year player has appeared in five NFL games.
Carolina Panthers quarterbacks
Bryce Young: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is entering his fourth season. The Panthers have not finished over .500 with him as QB, though they won the NFC South in 2025 with an 8-9 record.
Kenny Pickett: The fifth-year player has started 27 NFL games.
Will Grier: The 31-year-old started two games for Carolina in 2019 and has bounced around the league since.
Haynes King: He joined the Panthers as an undrafted free agent.
*-age when the NFL regular season starts.
Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown cover the Colts all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Colts Insider newsletter.
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