Vikings consider trading for QB Anthony Richardson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly exploring the possibility of trading for quarterback Anthony Richardson. Currently, the Vikings have Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy competing for the starting position, backed by Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer. ESPN's Aaron Schatz suggests the Vikings might be interested, noting the Indianapolis Colts are likely to move on from Richardson, who is 24 years old. The Colts seem poised to allow Riley Leonard to take on the backup role behind Daniel Jones, raising the question of a potential trade as training camps approach.
- •Vikings have Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy at QB.
- •Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer provide additional depth.
- •Colts likely moving on from Richardson.
- •Richardson's trade viability may rise ahead of training camp.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Vikings in the market for a potential QB project?
"The Vikings trading for a quarterback could happen, so why not Anthony Richardson?
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