The Indianapolis Colts have tried to accommodate Anthony Richardson Sr.'s trade request from earlier this offseason, but after nothing materialized following the 2026 NFL Draft, the fourth-year quarterback has since returned to the team for the time being.The Colts unsurprisingly declined Richardson's fifth-year option after a messy three years together, and though head coach Shane Steichen has claimed the QB2 battle between him and second-year quarterback Riley Leonard is neck and neck since Richardson returned to the team, the former No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft's days in Indianapolis remain numbered.ESPN's NFL Nation reporters picked the four most ideal landing spots late last month, and we're revisiting those mock trades today to determine which makes the most sense for both Richardson and the Colts moving forward.If he's traded after his roster bonus is paid on August 1, Richardson's hypothetical suitor would go from owing him $5.385 million to just $1.145 million for the upcoming season. This is the date to keep in mind moving forward, as the deadline in question essentially serves as the next phase of when he'll become available.With that being said, let's break down each of ESPN's four mock trades in question.4. Chicago BearsJun 11, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesDan Graziano's offer: Colts get: QB Tyson BagentBears get: RichardsonThe prospect of Richardson battling it out with veteran quarterback Case Keenum for the backup role in Ben Johnson's offense is without a doubt intriguing, but this last-place ranking is more due to the Colts' projected return package.The Colts are comfortable moving forward with second-second quaterback Riley Leonard as their backup option for the foreseeable future, so a player-for-player swap at the position is likely the last thing they're looking for in return.Earlier this month, the Colts reunited head coach Shane Steichen with veteran quarterback Easton Stick, so their practice squad quarterback situation is more or less situated for, regardless of Richardson is dealt elsewhere for the upcoming season.3. Detroit LionsDetroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater walks to quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell as they walk off the field during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesBen Solak's offer:Colts get: 2027 fourth-round pickLions get: Richardson, 2028 seventh-round pickThis landing spot is slightly better than if Richardson were to end up in Chicago, and that's mainly because he'd get to compete with, and learn from, a recently unretired veteran in Teddy Bridgewater.Bridgewater was brought in for a modest $2.5 million hit, and Dan Campbell's preference for bigger quarterbacks could result in a worthwhile experiment altogether.The Colts would ultimately be the biggest winners of this trade. They'd have to swap one of their future seventh-round picks, but they'd get back the best draft capital in return with a high Day 3 (rounds 4-7) selection.2. Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur shares a laugh with running back Pierre Strong Jr. (22) during practice on Wednesday, May 26, 2026, at the Don Hutson Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis.