Packers beat writer gives update on possible De'Von Achane, Anthony Richardson trades

Packers beat writer gives update on possible De'Von Achane, Anthony Richardson trades originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . In recent days, the Green Bay Packers have been viewed as a possible trade partner for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Richardson came up as a possible option for Green Bay in a report from ESPN's Stephen Holder , who called the Packers a "team to monitor" for the young quarterback. "Update on Colts QB Anthony Richardson, who is available via trade," Holder said. "No deal is imminent, per multiple sources.

There are interested teams, but the dust is still settling from free agency. One particular team to monitor: the Green Bay Packers. " Meanwhile, the Packers possibly trading for Achane has been speculation up until this point, with that speculation ramping up after the Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Denver Broncos involving Jaylen Waddle.

When asked about a potential trade for either one of these players, The Athletic's Matt Schneidman cast doubt on the Packers trading for them. When it comes to Achane, Schneidman pointed to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter that said the Dolphins aren't interested in trading the explosive young running back as the reason he doesn't believe the Packers will be able to do it. "Jacobs is probably near the end of his prime at 28 years old.