Packers Eye Richardson as Willis Departs

0:00On March 15th, the Green Bay Packers are hunting for a new backup quarterback after losing Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins. Willis, a 26-year-old former third-round pick, signed a three-year deal worth $67.5 million and is set to start as. Miami's number one, following Tua, Taco Veloas, exit. Now, Green Bay has its eyes on Anthony Richardson from the Indianapolis Colts as a trade target to back up Jordan Love. Earlier this week, reports surface that the Colts are open to dealing the 23-year-old Richardson. Indianapolis just locked in Daniel Jones as their starter with an $88 million contract over two years and added Riley Leonard as another option behind him. That shift has pushed Richardson down the depth chart. Packers fans are buzzing about the potential move, especially since Love has held the top spot for three seasons and the team needs reliable depth. Willis showed promise in limited action with Green Bay, boasting high completion rates over 70% in his starts, but his departure leaves a gap.

1:03Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Florida, brings raw athleticism despite injury setbacks like a shoulder, issue, and a facial fracture. His pro-completion percentage sits around 50%, including just 47.7 in 11 starts last year, but his strong college, stats hand at upside. No deal is close yet as free agency wraps up, but Green Bay sees a chance to develop him in their system under Coach Adam Senevich who knows his. Type from Passwork. Keep an eye on this one as training camps near.