The proposal would use one of Green Bay’s two fifth-round selections to land Richardson, instantly bolstering the depth behind Love and giving the Packers a high-upside insurance option.
Colts executives have signaled Richardson could seek a trade this offseason, and while a return to Indianapolis isn’t impossible, a trade appears increasingly likely as the market develops.
Green Bay’s quarterback depth behind Love currently lists Desmond Ridder as the QB2 and Kyle McCord as the QB3. Ridder, a former third-round pick, has not established himself as a consistent starter, while McCord was a sixth-round pick last year and has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game.
Richardson’s time with the Colts has been marked by injuries since he was the No. 4 overall pick in 2023, including concussions, a shoulder issue, and an orbital fracture that sidelined him for a stretch of 2024. He has career totals of 11 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions across 17 games, along with 10 rushing touchdowns.
If acquired, Richardson would bring a high-ceiling option as a backup, echoing the role Malik Willis played for Green Bay when he joined the team. His pursuit reflects Green Bay’s broader aim to strengthen quarterback depth behind Love without compromising draft capital.
As the market for Richardson develops, the Packers remain a plausible destination to address their depth at quarterback. Any potential deal would hinge on Green Bay leveraging a 2026 fifth-round pick in a manner that fits the team’s long-term plans and roster construction.
