Colts Grant Anthony Richardson Trade Permission; Vikings Emerge as Suitor

Colts QB Anthony Richardson, the 2023 fourth overall pick, has been granted permission to seek a trade, with mutual interest reported between him and the Minnesota Vikings. His agents provided medical documentation confirming he has regained full 20/20 vision after suffering an orbital fracture in October 2025. Richardson, who played 17 games and threw two passes as Daniel Jones' backup in 2025, seeks a fresh start after being plagued by injuries in 2024 and 2025. The Vikings, who coveted him in 2023, are looking to improve their QB room and provide competition for J.J. McCarthy.