Kayshon Boutte just got dealt from the Patriots to the Texans, and let me tell you, that veteran receiver won’t be the last big name moved before the NFL’s regular season officially kicks off. We’re talking about a flurry of trades leading up to Sunday at 6 p.m., which is when every team has to get their roster down to 53 players. Instead of just cutting guys and getting nothing back, teams are absolutely gonna try to wheel and deal players who won’t make their final roster. We’re about to see some serious action.
Anthony Richardson’s Future: A Shocking Split and a Potential New Home?
Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s future in Indianapolis is officially “up in the air” since he and the team mutually agreed to hunt for a trade partner. This guy was a No. 4 overall pick, and while his career hasn’t hit those lofty expectations yet, he’s only 24. There’s plenty of time for him to flip the script. Yeah, his accuracy has been a struggle in the NFL, we’ve all seen it. But his mobility? That’s his superpower. He ran for 10 scores in his first two seasons, averaging a wild 5.5 yards per carry. Any team needing to beef up their quarterback depth should be looking hard at Richardson. Word is, the Bills could be a spot, giving him the chance to play behind and learn from an MVP like Josh Allen. Imagine that upside!
McCarthy’s Backup Role & The Wildest QB Swap Rumor
Then there’s Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. He’s another former first-round pick who seems to have fallen out of favor with the team that drafted him. This is going to be his third NFL season, and he’s slated to be a backup after losing his position battle to Kyler Murray. Unlike Richardson, McCarthy has shown he can be an “adequate passer” at this level. He definitely has room to grow, but he had “several decent performances” from a passing perspective last season. It wasn’t enough to keep his job, but that overall potential might just make a team offer the Vikings a deal for his services, likely as a backup. And get this, there are rumblings that the Vikings and Colts could actually swap quarterbacks! Giving both Richardson and McCarthy a fresh start somewhere else as backups? It’s unlikely, for sure, but man, crazier things have absolutely gone down in the NFL.
Joey Porter Jr.’s Contract Standoff Puts Teams On Notice
It’s not just QBs either. Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. has been at practices, but he hasn’t even hit the field. Why? He’s trying to land a new contract. Coach Mike McCarthy even said this week that the team is at an “impasse” with Porter. To make things even more complicated, he’s on the team’s physically unable to perform list. That’s a huge development as teams scramble to finalize their rosters.
The clock is ticking on Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline. We’re about to see some serious chess moves from these NFL front offices, and for guys like Richardson, McCarthy, and Porter Jr., this next week could completely reshape their careers. Keep those eyes glued to the news, Seattle, because the NFL never sleeps!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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