Fields Demands Victory: Richardson Takes Charge
Does the Justin Fields' trade impact the Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson?
The New York Jets are trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs. Could this trade mean anything to the Indianapolis Colts , who are willing to move on from Anthony Richardson? In return for Fiels, the Jets are receiving a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.
New York also has to eat $7 million of Fields' $10 million base salary for the 2026 season. Like Richardson, Fields is a former first-round pick, although he has quite a bit more experience. Fields has made 53 starts in his five NFL seasons, completing 61% of his throws at 6.
8 yards per attempt with 52 touchdowns to 32 interceptions. Richardson, meanwhile, has made just 15 career starts, while completing just 50. 6% of his pass attempts with 11 touchdowns to 13 interceptions.
He's also rushed for 634 yards and 10 additional touchdowns. However, Richardson is still just 23 years old, and the talent that he possesses is evident. Teams could be more willing to take a swing on the upside he possesses.