The Eagles’ quarterback situation has turned into one of the biggest questions hanging over the next few days, and it all traces back to Jalen Hurts’ injury. With the NFL trade deadline approaching, Philadelphia still hasn’t shown its full hand, but reports say Joe Milton is set to start against the New York Giants on Sunday.
That gives the Eagles a chance to see whether they can steady things and keep their season moving. The offense has been the real issue, while the defense, even if it hasn’t been at its usual level, has still been better than what Philadelphia has gotten on that side of the ball.
If the offense starts doing its part, the team should be in decent shape. If Milton doesn’t deliver the kind of performance the Eagles want, there’s still a path to a move for a quarterback with more upside than production.
That name is Anthony Richardson.
With the Baltimore Ravens having traded for Jacoby Brissett, Richardson suddenly looks like the kind of player other teams could circle. CBS recently floated the idea that Baltimore might have moved Richardson before making that deal, and the same logic could apply elsewhere. Philadelphia, in particular, stands out because of what Richardson could bring alongside Saquon Barkley.
“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 easy to see. He can run, and he can uncork a deep ball with the best of them in the NFL. Whether he actually gets dealt before the deadline is still an open question, but Indianapolis doesn’t seem to have much of a need for him anymore.
The Colts have also been struggling lately, which could push them toward a quarterback change.
So while nothing is settled yet, the situation feels like it could shift quickly. Richardson may end up on the field soon enough, whether that’s in Philadelphia, Indianapolis, or somewhere else entirely.
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