Lions and Vikings Emerge as Top Landing Spots for Anthony Richardson Trade

The Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson has been actively seeking a trade from the team since February 2026. Amid this, the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings have emerged as potential landing spots for him.

Player

Anthony Richardson

Current Team

Indianapolis Colts

Rumored Teams

Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings

Contract Status

2 Years Remaining (UFA in 2028, plus a 2027 5th-year option)

Salary Cap Hit (New Team)

Highly Affordable ($5.38 Million inherited for the 2026 season)

Trade Likelihood

High (Driven by a formal trade request and Daniel Jones named starter)

Latest Insider Update

Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings have emerged as top landing spots to boost quarterback depth

Potential Return

Late-round draft capital (Projected at a 2027 5th to 7th-round pick)

Which teams are interested in Roschon Johnson?

Ever since the Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson requested a trade from the team, a number of rival teams have been linked to him. But as per NFL insiders, it seems the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings could be his potential landing spots.

What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?

A few hours ago, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox noted, “Of course, NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported back in February that the Colts and Richardson "mutually agreed" to seek a trade, so it's quite likely that the quarterback can be had for a respectable offer. However, there just aren't likely to be many teams in need of a talented but disappointing (to this point) former first-round quarterback.” Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox added, “The draft has passed, starting-caliber veterans are off the market, and Brendan Sorsby's foray into the supplemental draft puts another intriguing developmental prospect on the proverbial table. Still, Richardson should interest teams that need a long-term backup or future starter and that aren't willing to make a bid on Sorsby. Potential Suitors: Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings. ”

Contract details and salary cap implications

For the Indianapolis Colts, trading Anthony Richardson will instantly clear $5.385 million in cap space but the team would have to take on a $5.43 million dead cap hit from his remaining prorated signing bonus.

How could the trade impact the teams?

For the Detroit Lions, trading for Anthony Richardson seems pretty affordable as he would turn into a high-ceiling backup to develop behind Jared Goff. For the Minnesota Vikings, trading for Anthony Richardson also remains affordable as he becomes a completely risk-free dual-threat project to test alongside their current quarterbacks.