Dak Prescott has been the undisputed starter for the Dallas Cowboys for a decade, heading into his 11th season as their all-time leading passer. That kind of rock-solid stability makes it completely wild to hear trade rumors suddenly linking Dallas to *any* other quarterback, let alone a former high draft pick the Indianapolis Colts are literally trying to dump: Anthony Richardson. Seriously, what in the football world is going on?
Richardson's Rough Ride in Indy
Remember Anthony Richardson? The No. 4 pick from the 2023 draft, full of raw talent and promise? Man, his NFL career in Indy has been a brutal, injury-heavy gauntlet. Last year, he actually lost his starting job in training camp to Daniel Jones. Then, in Week 6, the guy broke his eye socket in a freak pregame accident, sidelining him for the entire rest of the year. Jones stepped in and just absolutely *balled out*, playing the best football the Colts have seen since 2009! Even after Jones then tore his Achilles, Indy *still* doubled down, signing him to a two-year deal worth up to a staggering $100 million. Richardson has only started 15 games in three injury-heavy seasons, and he was so fed up he asked for a trade all the way back in February. Yet, here we are: not a single team has traded for him. The Colts just can't find anyone willing to pay their asking price. So now, Richardson is stuck on the Indy roster, working out this summer just trying to lock down a backup job behind Jones. Talk about a fall from grace for a top-5 pick.Dallas Isn't Biting
This is where Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon jumped into the conversation, listing the Cowboys as a "possible landing spot" for Richardson if the Colts actually manage to move on from him. Gagnon tossed out other potential destinations like the Cardinals, the Jets "once they realize Geno Smith is not the guy," the Steelers, or the Panthers, essentially framing Richardson as a "premium stash-away option for 2027." Look, I get it, speculating can be fun and wild. But Dallas already has Sam Howell and Joe Milton III sitting behind Prescott. They simply do not need to hunt for backup quarterbacks, especially not a project like Richardson. Trading for Richardson's contract and then trying to rebuild his game just makes zero sense for a team that's already set at the most important position on the field. This idea belongs firmly on a fantasy rumor list, not anywhere near Jerry Jones' actual to-do list. The chances of Dallas actually trading for him are, frankly, so slim they're close to zero. Don't hold your breath. So while Anthony Richardson is stuck in quarterback limbo this summer, grinding to secure a backup role in Indy, you can bet your bottom dollar he won't be heading to Dallas. The Cowboys are solid, and the Colts are stuck with a talented but injury-riddled asset that no one wants at their price. What an absolute mess of a situation for a former top pick, and a wild ride of a rumor for the rest of us!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.