IND Anthony Richardson
NFL player. Position: QB. Team: IND (on trade block).
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: IND (Indianapolis Colts)
- Draft: 2024 1st round, 4th overall
- Status: Competing for backup role; potential trade candidate
2026 Outlook
Richardson came into the league with top-tier athleticism (perfect 10.0 RAS score, comparable to Cam Newton) but has struggled to translate that into on-field success. Through his first two seasons, he posted a career 50.6% completion rate, 67.8 passer rating, and a quarterback rating around 46—disappointingly low for a top-4 pick. He's only started 15 games at the NFL level following limited starting experience at Florida (24 games). Behind Daniel Jones, Richardson competes with Riley Leonard for the backup QB role with the Colts, though his limited time under center means he hasn't received a real opportunity to develop (per Panthers tabbed as potential trade suitor for top-4 pick at QB).
Trade speculation is mounting heading into 2026. The Carolina Panthers have been identified as a potential landing spot, with analysts suggesting Carolina would be willing to part with a Day 3 pick to take a chance on his upside under new coaching (per Panthers tabbed as potential trade suitor for top-4 pick at QB). Other potential suitors include Arizona, New York Jets, Pittsburgh, Dallas, and possibly others seeking a high-upside project QB. If Richardson gets a genuine opportunity with a new team, his athleticism and arm talent could still develop—but he remains unproven and faces an uphill battle to justify his draft pedigree.
Role / Depth Chart
Backup QB (IND). Competing with Riley Leonard for secondary role behind Daniel Jones. Status uncertain heading into training camp with potential for trade.
Injury Status
No injuries reported heading into 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-07-10 — Panthers tabbed as potential trade suitor for top-4 pick at QB (Panthers tabbed as potential trade suitor for top-4 pick at QB)
- 2026-06-15 — Daniel Jones' recovery remains on track; will Colts trade Anthony Richardson during camp? (Daniel Jones' recovery remains on track; will Colts trade Anthony Richardson during camp?)
Open Questions
- Will the Colts trade Anthony Richardson during training camp, and to which team?
- Does Richardson get a real opportunity to develop, or continue as a low-volume backup?