Packers Show Promise as Richardson Makes Impact in Opening Game
The Packers were specifically highlighted as a potential landing spot for Colts QB Anthony Richardson.
The Green Bay Packers were specifically mentioned by Stephen Holder of ESPN as a "team to watch" for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is available via trade and desiring a "situation that pairs him with a proven QB developer. " Matt LaFleur and the Packers -- who developed Jordan Love into a starter and rehabbed Malik Willis into a top free agent target -- fit the bill. Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft, has started only 15 games over his first three NFL seasons and is now entering a contract year.
The Colts are moving forward with Daniel Jones, who beat out Richardson for the starting job in 2025. Over 17 games and 15 starts, Richardson has completed 177 of 350 passes (50. 6 percent) for 2,400 yards (6.
9 yards per attempt), 11 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions. His career passer rating is 67. 8.
He's also rushed 115 times for 640 yards and 10 more scores. A Cam Newton-sized quarterback with elite athletic ability, Richardson is oozing with talent. But he needs major work in all the other aspects of playing the position at a consistent level.