The Indianapolis Colts brought Philip Rivers out of retirement to try and save the season, but if he can’t do it, the team could go back to Anthony Richardson to increase his trade value. As of this posting, the former first-round pick is still on the injured reserve and not eligible for the active roster. Earlier in the season, Richardson suffered a freak eye injury that kept him on the sideline and forced the team to turn to Rivers.
While Rivers is a shell of his former self (as you’d expect after five years of retirement), he still gives this team the best chance to win. However, if the Colts fall out of the playoff picture, Indianapolis could look towards the future. Anthony Richardson probably doesn’t have a future with this team, but a strong start or two could bolster his trade value in the offseason.
4 Teams Could Trade For Colts QB Anthony Richardson In Offseason
Even if Richardson plays well, the Colts probably won’t get anything more than a Day 3 pick for his services. However, beggars can’t be choosers, and the team will probably prefer to move forward with Daniel Jones and a veteran backup. Anthony Richardson didn’t work out for the Colts, and nobody will make him a starter, but the following teams could trade for him to see if they can unlock his massive potential.
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