The Eagles are staring at a quarterback situation that could still shift again before the NFL trade deadline, and the next few days may tell them a lot about what kind of move, if any, makes sense.
With Jalen Hurts injured, Philadelphia has had to sort through some uncomfortable decisions in its quarterback room. Reports now point to Joe Milton starting against the New York Giants on Sunday, giving the Eagles a chance to see whether they can steady things and keep their season on track.
The bigger issue has been on offense. The defense hasn’t been at its usual level, but it has still outperformed the offense, and if the Eagles can get enough production on that side of the ball, the rest of the team should be in decent shape. If Milton doesn’t give them what they’re looking for, Philadelphia could still explore a trade for a quarterback with more upside than proven production.
That brings Anthony Richardson into the conversation. After the Baltimore Ravens traded for Jacoby Brissett, Richardson looks like the kind of player other teams could circle, especially if Indianapolis is open to moving pieces.
CBS recently floated the idea that the Ravens might have moved Richardson before making that deal, and the same logic could now apply to Philadelphia. As Zachary Pereles wrote, “Anthony Richardson Jr. requested a trade from the Colts earlier this year.
He hasn't gotten one, but the Colts are blowing it up this trade deadline, and even a late-round pick swap could be attractive for Indianapolis. A Richardson-Henry backfield certainly carries a lot of downhill running heft,” CBS’ Zachary Pereles wrote.
Richardson’s appeal is obvious: he can hurt defenses with his legs and he can also drive the ball deep as well as almost anyone in the league. Whether he gets dealt before the deadline remains to be seen, but the situation in Indianapolis feels fluid enough to keep the door open.
The Colts have struggled lately, and that could lead to a quarterback change. So even if Richardson doesn’t land in Philadelphia, his name is one to watch as the deadline approaches.
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