NFL Trade Rumor: Minnesota Vikings emerge as potential landing spot for $34 million Indianapolis Colts quarterback
The Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson has been a regular name in the league’s trade rumors ever since he requested a trade from the team, a few months ago. While he has been linked to many teams, the Minnesota Vikings have emerged as a potential landing spot for the star player.
Which teams are interested in Anthony Richardson?
Over the last few months, a number of rival teams have been linked to Anthony Richardson. Amid this, as per NFL insiders, the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets might be eyeing him ahead of the new season.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few hours ago, as per Vikings Wire’s Cole Smith, the Minnesota Vikings could be interested in Anthony Richardson.Vikings Wire’s Cole Smith noted in a recent report, “But Minnesota does make sense. There were reports before the 2023 draft that the Vikings wanted to trade up from pick 23 to get Richardson. Obviously, that never happened, and it was probably a good thing Minnesota couldn’t facilitate that trade.”Vikings Wire’s Cole Smith added, “But a fifth-round pick for a former top-5 pick sounds like the exact kind of move Kevin O’Connell would love to make.”However, nothing has been confirmed yet as Anthony Richardson remains with the Indianapolis Colts.
Contract details and salary cap implications
The Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Anthony Richardson is in the final year of a fully guaranteed four-year, $34 million contract with the team as he seeks a trade ahead of the new season.If the Indianapolis Colts trade him, the team will immediately free up nearly $5.4 million in cap space.But the team would have to take a dead cap hit of $5.4 million dead cap hit if Anthony Richardson is traded.
How could the trade impact the teams?
For the Indianapolis Colts, trading Anthony Richardson will have the team solely focusing and supporting starter Daniel Jones. It also clears $5.4 million in cash to improve the roster, but forces them to accept a $5.4 million dead-cap penalty.For the Minnesota Vikings, trading for Anthony Richardson is pretty affordable with his $1.14 million salary that makes him a risk-free project for coach Kevin O’Connell to use in special running plays without hurting the team budget.
