1 year, 3 months ago

Richardson’s long-term health becoming a concern after Colts QB leaves 2nd straight game

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Anthony Richardson already has made two promising NFL starts. I don’t have a definitive answer for you right now,” first-time head coach Shane Steichen said Monday when asked how much practice time Richardson could miss this week and still play next weekend. Indy also has turned strip-sacks of Stroud and Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence into TDs during the first two games, and if the pass rush stays strong, it should help the Colts’ young secondary. While Pierce has the size and body control to emerge as an elite receiver, he only has three catches for 33 yards and five total targets in two weeks as the passing game has relied most heavily on Michael Pittman Jr., and rookie Josh Downs, Richardson’s training camp roommate. INJURIES Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly also was put into the concussion protocol during Sunday’s game and, like Richardson, the Colts won’t know if he can play till later this week.

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Colts owner Jim Irsay says he’s retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay insists he’s as frustrated as the team’s fans are about a fourth consecutive playoff absence. About four hours after the Colts completed their season with a 26-23 overtime victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Irsay ended any speculation about possible offseason changes by announcing in a letter to fans that longtime general manager Chris …

5 days, 19 hours ago

Colts rule out QB Anthony Richardson for season finale vs. Jaguars, Joe Flacco to start

New York Times

Anthony Richardson’s second NFL season is over. That was my mindset last week as well, but I could barely move.” Backup Joe Flacco will start in Richardson’s place. “People ask me all the time like, ‘How long you wanna play?’ and I don’t have an answer for them.” Steichen said Wednesday that the team was “hopeful” Richardson would respond well …

6 days, 19 hours ago

After another lost season, Colts face another crossroads: ‘There’s no vision here’

New York Times

Back in July, the boss brimmed with his trademark optimism. “Five years ago, he’s not a first-round pick.” Assistant GM Ed Dodds was initially skeptical, calling Richardson’s one season as a starter at Florida “a roller coaster,” though he later came around on the quarterback. The source revealed that Richardson wasn’t just “really sore” with back and foot injuries, as …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Heavy ground game gives Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in Colts’ latest victory

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts drafted Anthony Richardson to be their franchise quarterback. Richardson threw only 11 passes in Indy’s 38-30 victory over slumping Tennessee, becoming just the third player since 2000 to produce 38 points with fewer than 15 passing attempts. “I’m just trying to do my job the best way I can.” While his stats have not improved …

1 month ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

1 month ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

1 month ago

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Associated Press

— Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. Indianapolis’ second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots’ Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.” That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Richardson’s late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Anthony Richardson was back as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback — and played as though he intends to never leave the huddle again. 4 overall pick in last year’s NFL draft ran for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the game, with 46 seconds left in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Colts …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts over the past two weeks off the field that he could be their starting quarterback. “It was, ‘Hey, Anthony, these are the areas we need to work on and see growth and improvement and he’s made great strides in those areas,” Steichen said. Richardson started Indy’s first four games then missed two …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colts returning to Anthony Richardson as QB1 vs. Jets, Shane Steichen says

New York Times

The Indianapolis Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson. 4 pick will regain his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and for the rest of the season, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday. “Over the last two weeks, he’s made strides in those areas.” The decision comes on the heels of arguably quarterback …

2 months ago

Colts predictions at NFL midseason: Anthony Richardson won’t start again this year

New York Times

The Indianapolis Colts are just past the halfway mark in a 2024 campaign that has already featured a few fireworks, most notably a stunning QB change. Anthony Richardson won’t start again this season When Colts coach Shane Steichen benched Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco, that was the nail in the coffin of Richardson’s reign as QB1 this season. …

2 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Richardson’s benching goes far beyond his play: ‘A fascinating management dilemma’

New York Times

The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to replace young franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson with 39-year-old Joe Flacco offers a window into a poorly understood NFL world. GO DEEPER No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench “I can’t even wrap my mind around the fact that you are asking out of a game,” former 12-year …

2 months, 1 week ago

As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it’s clear they’re content embracing mediocrity

New York Times

They told us there would be ups and downs. Colts coach Shane Steichen telegraphed Richardson’s benching Monday when he was asked if Richardson would remain the starting QB in Week 9. “We are evaluating everything,” Steichen said When pushed further about Richardson’s starter status, Steichen replied, “Right now, today, he is, yes.” But what about Sunday at Minnesota? GO DEEPER …

2 months, 1 week ago

No tapping out: Colts QB Anthony Richardson has hard lesson to learn from the bench

New York Times

The title Anthony Richardson wore into the locker room Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback is not the title he’ll have now. “If he handles this the right way, he’ll be fine,” a league source said, and the team believes that with Richardson’s mental fortitude, he will. GO DEEPER As Colts bench Anthony Richardson, it's clear they're content embracing …

2 months, 1 week ago

The adventures of Anthony Richardson on a wild day in Houston

New York Times

Anthony Richardson completed 2 of 15 passes in the first half for Indianapolis in a key divisional matchup at Houston. His performance in a 23-20 defeat at Houston included: • Completing 2 of 15 passes in the first half • Scoring a 69-yard touchdown on one of those completions • Throwing an interception deep in Colts territory less than 30 …

2 months, 1 week ago

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality

New York Times

HOUSTON — It was an unprecedented leap of faith. Instead of owning up to his troubling day, there was Richardson himself claiming to be a “great passer,” as if he hadn’t only completed 10-of-32 passes, including just two in the first half. “If I make the plays that I should’ve made, then maybe this game turns out different,” said Pittman, …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson Returns to Colts' Nest for Crucial Showdown with Dolphins

Associated Press

Anthony Richardson is expected to return from injury when the Colts host the Dolphins on Sunday. The Colts are trying to stay within arm's length of the Houston Texans (5-1) in the AFC South. Richardson missed the last two games with a right hip injury, but he has been practicing all week and is confident in his health. The Dolphins …

3 months ago

Sore hip limits Anthony Richardson at practice; injury could lead to Joe Flacco starting for Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s injured hip was too sore for him to do much at Wednesday’s practice. When you get to call the plays, you’re just that much more familiar with the game plan.” Flacco has honed his relief skills ever since ceding the Baltimore Ravens job to Lamar Jackson following a hip injury in 2018 and …

3 months, 1 week ago

Colts don’t want to limit Anthony Richardson, but his body keeps giving them reasons to

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson doesn’t want to talk about his injuries, but as the face of an NFL franchise, he has no choice. People gonna say, ‘Oh, injury prone, blah, blah, blah,’” Richardson said while seated one locker away from backup QB Joe Flacco, who took over for Richardson and threw two touchdowns in the Colts’ win. “I wanted to …

3 months, 1 week ago

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Flacco jumped into action when he was needed on Sunday, and he got the job done for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts finished the game without quarterback Anthony Richardson, All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, four defensive starters and another key defensive lineman because of injuries. “Anytime you have a backup that’s played at a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Richardson hurts hip on latest hard hit he could have avoided

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had two chances to slide and avoid contact during the first quarter of Sunday’s 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. So we’ll go back and look at it.” The Colts drafted Richardson with the No. Referee Land Clark said in a pool report that the officials did not call a penalty because the …

3 months, 1 week ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson out vs. Steelers with hip injury

New York Times

NFL Week 4 live updates: Scores, highlights, analysis, injuries, observations and more Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a right hip injury during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and will not return. Richardson injured his hip on a 16-yard run while being tackled by Steelers safety DeShon Elliott with 5:42 left in the first quarter. Elliott also stripped Richardson …

3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers stingy defense poses a new challenge for QB Anthony Richardson and Colts in Week 4

Associated Press

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Pittsburgh 3-0, Colts 2-1 Last meeting: Colts won 30-13 in Indianapolis on Dec. 16, 2023. Last week: Steelers beat Chargers 20-10 in Pittsburgh; Colts beat Bears 21-16 in Indianapolis Steelers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Steelers defense: overall, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson tries to ignore the glaring numbers everyone else is talking about. You know I’ve been throwing the football for a long time,” Richardson said Wednesday. Just let it rip.” Richardson’s ability to throw — and run — is what made him such an intriguing prospect that Indy took him with No. While Richardson’s …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts locker room has no doubts about Anthony Richardson: ‘We got his back’

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson walked out to the podium at the NFL Scouting Combine wearing a skin-tight, long-sleeve red shirt. “I guess I show the team that I’m going to still be me regardless of what happened,” Richardson said, describing how he’s won over the locker room. You can’t do nothing but love a guy like that.” Linebacker Zaire Franklin …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. “Obviously, we didn’t do enough,” Richardson said Wednesday, referring to Indy’s 0-2 start. “We were chasing that one play, and we just couldn’t get it,” Moore said Wednesday, expressing regret for his body language during last week’s game. But he also brought his team to the Colts training …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Richardson’s inexperience shows as he throws 3 INTs in Colts’ 16-10 loss to Packers

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Anthony Richardson figures to produce numerous electrifying plays and youthful mistakes in his first full season as a starter. “That’s on me.” Richardson went 17 of 34 for 204 yards with one touchdown pass to go along with the three INTs. Indianapolis had the ball on its own 41-yard line for the game’s final play, but …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts, Packers attempt to bounce back from season-opening losses

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Anthony Richardson says the Indianapolis Colts may have been a little too eager on offense as they kept throwing deep in a season-opening loss to the Houston Texans. Green Bay likely will be playing without quarterback Jordan Love, who hasn’t been practicing this week after injuring his left medial collateral ligament on the third-to-last play of …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson shows off strong arm but lacks consistency in Colts’ 29-27 loss to Texans

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterback Anthony Richardson showed everyone Sunday what the Indianapolis Colts learned while drafting him — he possesses one of the NFL’s strongest arms. While Richardson threw two touchdown passes of more than 50 yards and powered through Houston’s defense on a late 3-yard TD run in the opening game of his second pro season, it wasn’t enough to …

4 months ago

More pressure. More responsibility. Colts QB, new dad Anthony Richardson embracing it all

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — For once, Anthony Richardson’s mind wasn’t consumed by football. “He’s always shown up for training, always shown up for whatever he needed to get done,” said Dr. Tom Gormely, owner of CORTX Sports Performance and an orthopedic specialist who serves as one of Richardson’s private trainers/throwing coaches. So, there were a lot of limitations on actual movements.” Hewlett …

4 months, 1 week ago

Colts GM sees different version of Anthony Richardson with his 2nd season about to begin

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard sees the changes in Anthony Richardson. Plus, Indy’s entire starting offensive line returns intact, Ballard used the draft to help beef up the Colts’ receiving group and 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor’s presence in the backfield should help keep defenses off guard. “It’s holding guys accountable, using snap counts, changing protections, …

4 months, 1 week ago

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS EXPECTATIONS: The Colts have heard all about the streaks. To do that, second-year coach Shane Steichen needs second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to deliver in two key areas — staying healthy and throwing consistently well enough to win. Richardson should have more help this season with all five starting offensive linemen back, 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor happy …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts’ 27-14 preseason win over Bengals

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups Thursday night, but the rest of his night was a struggle. The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft played the first five offensive series, finishing 8 for 14 for 86 yards in Indianapolis’ 27-14 victory over Cincinnati. I think it’s also going to …

5 months ago

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor looks like his old self at training camp. Suddenly, the seemingly unflappable Taylor found himself in the headlines for all the undesirable reasons — he carried the torch for the league’s underpaid running back, had a field side meeting with team owner Jim Irsay in his motorhome as a packed crowd watched …

5 months ago

Anthony Richardson trying to show progression in 2nd training camp as Colts quarterback

Associated Press

— Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a natural this year at training camp. Yet, Richardson insists midway through camp, he’s in a much stronger position to lead the Colts than he was in 2023. He’ll be playing behind the same five offensive linemen who started last season, and this time he’ll be paired in the backfield with 2021 NFL …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of helmets to the school’s football program Thursday as part of a promotion with two companies, VICIS and Certor Sports, that are trying to provide …

7 months ago

Colts rest QB Anthony Richardson on final day of minicamp with soreness in throwing shoulder

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson jogged onto the field for Thursday’s final minicamp practice. It’s just part of the deal.” Richardson’s health has fueled many discussions since he had surgery last fall. “I’ve been dealing with soreness since I started throwing, you know, but it’s hard to listen to the trainers who tell you to sit out for a day. “Everything’s …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dropped back to pass Wednesday, rolled to his left to evade pressure and launched the football down the sideline. He wants to be physical, and that is what’s going to get him hurt.’ That’s not the case.” Colts coach Shane Steichen expected Richardson to be a little rusty during OTAs, evidenced by a late throw across …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson eager to get back on the field after missing most of 2023 with a shoulder injury

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned plenty in his rookie season. And Richardson also decided when he returns next season, he’ll continue to use the same style he always has — tough and physical with one new wrinkle. “I’m going to stay the same, keep being me, keep playing the way I play but like I said being …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy’s players cleaned out their lockers and reflected on their accomplishments during coach Shane Steichen’s first season — and what next season might look like. “That’s going to be a really awesome sight …

1 year, 1 month ago

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The ball felt like it hung in the air forever. 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/s1eeobQG2I — Indianapolis Colts November 26, 2023 “We didn’t rep it live all week in practice. “Shane was like, ‘Did you get the memo?’ And I’m thinking Shane is just late to the joke,’” Franklin said, laughing. “So, I’m messing with Shane like, ‘Yeah, I need …

1 year, 2 months ago

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to measure this season’s success by Anthony Richardson’s development. “In this league, there are waves up and down,” Steichen said when the Colts snapped a three-game losing streak with Sunday’s 27-13 victory at Carolina. And heading into last weekend, Indy’s defense had allowed a league worst 28.6 points per game despite leading the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will rehabilitate from season-ending shoulder surgery in Indianapolis, Colts coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday. Steichen said Richardson will remain on the West Coast for “a little bit.” “Just to confirm, Anthony’s surgery went well yesterday,” Steichen said. “The NFL admits and understands that they did not make the correct calls at end of Sunday’s …

1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson opts for season-ending surgery on injured throwing shoulder

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has taken the final snap of his rookie season, opting for season-ending surgery on his injured throwing shoulder. “That’s not the news that any of us want to hear, especially when he was doing so well, playing well, everybody’s feeling good about it,” he said of Richardson, “To be kind of shut …

1 year, 2 months ago

Anthony Richardson to have shoulder surgery, out for rest of 2023 season: What this means for Colts

New York Times

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will have shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team spoke to multiple doctors and determined that season-ending surgery is “the best thing for” Richardson. “We got a ton of confidence in Gardner and his abilities moving …

1 year, 2 months ago

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Jaguars vs Bengals on Monday Night Football. “It’s definitely something I think about,” Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said of the losing streak. So, I’m really going to look at those, hold myself accountable.” The QB committed four turnovers in a game for the second time in his career and the first time …

1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson to miss at least 4 weeks after going on injured reserve

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will miss at least four weeks after the Indianapolis Colts put him on the injured reserve list Wednesday. The former Florida star injured the AC joint in his right shoulder when he hit the ground awkwardly at the end of a 4-yard run during Sunday’s win over Tennessee. Minshew has played in four games …

1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson expected to miss Sunday’s rematch against Jags with shoulder injury

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts know one thing about Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury: It will keep him out of next weekend’s game at Jacksonville. He’s won three of the four Colts games he’s appeared in, two in relief of the injured Richardson, while completing nearly 69% of his throws without an interception. “We’re still evaluating all that stuff and once …

1 year, 2 months ago

Moss upstages Taylor’s return in Colts’ 23-16 victory over Titans. Richardson injures shoulder

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss heard the talk all week. He upstaged the two big stars by running for a career-best 165 yards, scoring twice while helping Gardner Minshew and the Indianapolis Colts overcome the loss of injured rookie Anthony Richardson for a 23-16 victory Sunday. He’s a tough runner, and then you guys saw today, he …

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