Anthony Richardson requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts after the 2025 season because he had no path to starting this season, the last year of his rookie deal. The Baltimore Ravens have lost their top two quarterbacks, including Lamar Jackson, to injury. Worlds could collide.
Richardson may or may not have rescinded his trade request, but his situation with the team hasn't changed. He is still a backup to Daniel Jones, though many fans likely wonder why. Jones is having a horrible season, but head coach Shane Steichen refuses to change the quarterback.
Indy's season is lost, and the team has already traded two star players on expiring deals. Richardson should be the third to go, and the Ravens should be open to acquiring him.
Colts' Anthony Richardson to the Baltmore Ravens would make sense
Baltimore has a fairly unique offense, one built on running back Derrick Henry and a quarterback who can do damage with his legs. Unlikely most schemes, the one the Ravens run should be a perfect fit for Richardson. The cost of trading for him should be low, possibly a Day 3 pick, but anything Indianapolis can get for the quarterback is a win because he likely won't be back in 2027.
Why would Richardson re-sign with a team that lost faith in him and never gave him a chance to start in a season when the starting QB, Jones, was so atrocious? He should want to leave the Colts. He will have that chance in free agency next year.
Baltimore making a deal for the quarterback's services would be a win all around. Indianapolis would get more draft value to add to a growing haul in 2027, Shane Steichen wouldn't have to constantly field questions about replacing Jones with Richardson (when he isn't going to make that move anyway), and the Ravens would have a quarterback who fits their scheme.
Lamar Jackson missed several games earlier this season with a high ankle sprain. On his first snap after returning in Week 8, he injured the thumb on his throwing hand and required surgery.
In the same game, backup Tyler Huntley injured his toe and will miss the rest of the season. Baltimore will be forced to play rookie Joe Fagnano. He went undrafted this year.
The Ravens are 4-4, and the AFC North is surprisingly difficult. Baltimore could simply start looking forward to next season.
But taking a risk by trading for Anthony Richardson before the November 10 deadline is a low-risk move and one that could work for all parties. If Richardson ends up in Maryland and plays well, he increases his asking price in free agency. If he fails, at least he got a chance to play.
Plus, if Baltimore wants to maintain its run-heavy scheme, Richardson's rushing ability and power are going to help the cause. His passing accuracy might be questioned, but his athleticism cannot be.
For the rebuilding Indianapolis Colts, who should only be concerned with adding as many draft picks for 2027 as possible, Richardson would bring in at least one more. The deal should get done.
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