Vikings consider trading for Colts’ Anthony Richardson in potential QB deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are exploring the trade market for a quarterback, targeting the Indianapolis Colts' Anthony Richardson. With Kyler Murray as QB1 and Carson Wentz likely QB2, the Vikings may seek a third-string option. A proposed trade involves sending J.J. McCarthy and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Colts for Richardson and a seventh-round pick. Richardson has played 17 games in three seasons with a passer rating of 67.8, while McCarthy's role going forward remains uncertain as roster decisions approach. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned upcoming evaluations of the depth chart ahead of cutdown day.
- •Vikings may trade for Colts' Anthony Richardson.
- •J.J. McCarthy and a pick could be sent to Indy.
- •Vikings aim for increased depth at quarterback.
- •Richardson has struggled during his tenure in the NFL.
- •Upcoming cutdown day may impact McCarthy's future.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Handed Strong Trade Pitch for Colts’ Anthony Richardson
"The Minnesota Vikings‘ depth chart could look vastly different from what it did at the start of OTAs, training camp, and the preseason. Kyler Murray is QB1, while it’s likely Carson Wentz is QB2, but after that, it could look vastly different. In an Aug. 29 article, Alec Lewis of The Athletic shared his projection […] The post Vikings Handed Strong Trade Pitch for Colts’ Anthony Richardson appeared first on HEAVY.
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