Anthony Richardson’s name has suddenly landed in a spot nobody would have predicted a few weeks ago: as a possible fix for the Ravens’ quarterback mess.
Baltimore is scrambling after losing its top two quarterbacks to injury, including Lamar Jackson. Jackson missed several games earlier this season with a high ankle sprain, then on his first snap back in Week 8 he injured the thumb on his throwing hand and needed surgery.
In the same game, backup Tyler Huntley hurt his toe and is done for the season. That leaves the Ravens to turn to rookie Joe Fagnano, who went undrafted this year.
That kind of chaos is why Richardson has become a logical trade target. The Colts quarterback asked for a trade after the 2025 season because he had no path to starting this season, the final year of his rookie contract.
Whether he has rescinded that request or not, his role in Indianapolis has not changed. He is still backing up Daniel Jones, and Jones has been dreadful, yet head coach Shane Steichen has refused to make a switch.
With Indianapolis’ season already lost and the team having dealt two star players on expiring contracts, Richardson looks like the next piece that should move. A trade to Baltimore would line up cleanly with what the Ravens need and what Richardson does best.
Baltimore’s offense is built around Derrick Henry and a quarterback who can make plays with his legs, which makes Richardson a natural fit. The cost to get him should not be steep, with a Day 3 pick floated as a possible price. For the Colts, any return is useful, especially since Richardson likely will not be back in 2027.
There is also the simple reality of Richardson’s situation in Indianapolis. Why would he want to re-sign with a team that lost faith in him and never gave him a chance to start in a season when Jones has been so bad? He should want out, and free agency next year gives him that opening.
For Baltimore, the upside is obvious. If Richardson arrives in Maryland and plays well, he boosts his value heading into free agency.
If he doesn’t, the Ravens at least gave themselves a chance to find out. And if the team wants to keep leaning on its run-heavy identity, Richardson’s rushing power fits the plan even if questions remain about his passing accuracy.
The Ravens are 4-4, and the AFC North has turned into a tough road. That makes a swing at Richardson before the November 10 deadline look like a reasonable gamble. Indianapolis would keep building toward 2027 with more draft capital, Steichen would stop getting asked about a quarterback change he does not intend to make, and Baltimore would get a passer who matches its scheme.
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