NFL Trade Rumor: Detroit Lions emerge as a top landing spot for $33M Indianapolis Colts' star player
The Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson has been a regular name concerning trade rumors since the last few months. Amid all the mess, the Detroit Lions have emerged as a potential landing spot for him.CategoryDetailsPlayerAnthony RichardsonCurrent TeamIndianapolis ColtsRumored TeamsDe
By Mahima Roy
The Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson has been a regular name concerning trade rumors since the last few months.
Amid all the mess, the Detroit Lions have emerged as a potential landing spot for him.CategoryDetailsPlayerAnthony RichardsonCurrent TeamIndianapolis ColtsRumored TeamsDetroit LionsContract Status1 Year Remaining (UFA in 2027)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)$5.38 Million (Drops to $1.15 Million if traded after August 1)Trade LikelihoodModerate Latest Insider UpdateDetroit Lions have emerged as a potential landing spotPotential ReturnMid-to-late round draft capital (Projected at a 4th-round pick or conditional future selections)Which teams are interested in Anthony Richardson?In the last few months, a number of rival teams have been linked to the Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson.
As per NFL insiders, the Detroit Lions have been rumored to be interested in him.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few days ago, Fox Sports’ Greg Auman noted in a recent report, “Richardson actually has an 8-7 record as a starter, but a 50% career completion rate is alarming, with more career interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (11).
He's rushed for 634 yards in 17 career games, but that's only a plus if you can improve his passing skills enough to keep him on the field.”Fox Sports’ Greg Auman added, “He's in a similar boat to Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, pushed out by the team that drafted him and in the final year of his rookie contract, available for pennies on the dollar compared to his original draft value.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOT: Detroit Lions, who could use a developmental backup with Teddy Bridgewater as QB2.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsFor the Indianapolis Colts, trading Anthony Richardson will instantly clear up $5.385 million in cap space but the team will be hit with $5.43 million in dead cap.Interestingly, a new team trading for him would have to take on his guaranteed $5.385 million salary if the trade happens before 1st August.After 1st August, the Indianapolis Colts must pay his $4.24 million roster bonus themselves.
How could the trade impact the teams?For the Detroit Lions, trading for Anthony Richardson is pretty affordable for the team with over $18.5 million in cap space.
The Indianapolis Colts’ star player would also be an impactful addition to the team as he would become a highly talented, low risk backup player to sit and learn behind starter Jared Goff.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.
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