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EspañolThe Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Anthony Richardson have mutually agreed to seek a trade.
Considering how the last year has unfolded, this outcome felt inevitable. We recently highlighted a few potential landing spots for Richardson.
But what does the NFL world think about this latest news? Let's take a look.
NFL world reacts to Anthony Richardson trade news
*AR turns 24 in May.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) February 26, 2026
*Career stats a mixed bag of flash and failure.
*50.6% career passer; 47.7% in '24 is franchise single-season record low.
*11 TDs, 13 INTs.
*634 rush yards, 10 rush TDs.
*Set single-season rush record by QB in '24 with 499 yds, 6 TDs. https://t.co/srAEAN9f3I
This has been the inevitable outcome since last preseason. Curious to see where AR lands. (I think the Rams should give him a look.) https://t.co/ONp7TulKSx
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) February 26, 2026
Vikings "team to keep an eye on" for potential Anthony Richardson trade, per @CameronWolfe.pic.twitter.com/i8t2cojajz
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) February 26, 2026
Colts and Anthony Richardson have mutually agreed to seek a trade, sources tell me.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 26, 2026
Indy met with Richardson’s agent @djackson_legacy this AM and they came to conclusion it was best for both sides to examine trade options
Fresh start coming for 2023 No.4 pick, Richardson. pic.twitter.com/zCZvCVMkgC
Thoughts on Anthony Richardson Sr. requesting a trade: pic.twitter.com/R8NClwTTr6
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) February 26, 2026
The marriage between the #Colts and Anthony Richardson Sr. always seemed likely to end this offseason.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) February 26, 2026
But still jarring the No. 4 pick could turn into this trade package in return:https://t.co/sTaHHudVg4pic.twitter.com/yFpSxwDAR4
🚨 Indianapolis Colts, Anthony Richardson Sr. Agree for QB to Seek Trade pic.twitter.com/18ojuvU6v8
— Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) February 26, 2026
Trey Lance: traded for a 4th-round pick
— Nathan Brown (@By_NathanBrown) February 26, 2026
Justin Fields: 6th-rounder.
Zach Wilson: packaged with a 7th for a 6th
What will the Colts get as they pursue a trade for Anthony Richardson?
A look at recent trades of 1st-round QBs from @NatJNewell: https://t.co/W09CyEYZ9m
The Colts had a chance to get their quarterback with the fourth overall pick in 2023, and Anthony Richardson is likely not going to finish his rookie contract in Indy.
— Josh Ayen (@Josh_Ayen) February 26, 2026
The injuries didn't help, but this is another indictment on Chris Ballard. https://t.co/jlyd9xTNOY
For any Jets fan who comes across this would you take a shot on Anthony Richardson if you can get him for cheap? Im not a Jets fan but id say yes worth a shot. Curious what Jets fans think about this.
— Vinny (@RobertJ0301) February 26, 2026
Anthony Richardson would fit what Todd Monken wants in a quarterback for what it’s worth.
— Curt (@curtiss_brown21) February 26, 2026
Anthony Richardson's salary for 2026 is fairly sizeable at $5.38555M. It'd rank 5th among backup QBs. I'll be curious if the Colts would have to eat some salary in order to make a trade happen.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) February 26, 2026
Should the Giants trade for Anthony Richardson?🤔 https://t.co/REss5uC8uL
— ervin (@TurboToney) February 26, 2026
Colts had that Riley Leonard QB2 propaganda ready to go after the AR news broke lol https://t.co/aAIkJeeczN
— ColtsFanCole (@ColtsFanCole) February 26, 2026
Trading QB Anthony Richardson
— Spotrac (@spotrac) February 26, 2026
New Team Acquires
2026: $5.38M (gtd)
2027: $23.5M (proj. option)#Colts Dead Cap
2026: $5.4M
Richardson's 2027 option must be decided on by May 1st. pic.twitter.com/cOpDfPx1BX
The Vikings liked Anthony Richardson coming out. As a backend developmental option, he’d be a perfect project. But the Vikings are primarily targeting a QB with more experience, production, reliability and higher floor. https://t.co/UqFYbu2W4H
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) February 26, 2026
Revisiting the #Colts 2023 Draft Class three years later:
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) February 26, 2026
Twelve selections. How many hits? pic.twitter.com/WZ5lYnpOw0
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