Colts QB Anthony Richardson to miss at least 4 weeks after going on injured reserve
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 this season, relieving the injured Richardson three times. Colts coach Shane Steichen did not set a timetable for Richardson’s return.

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Colts rule out QB Anthony Richardson for season finale vs. Jaguars, Joe Flacco to start
4 days, 22 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 …

After another lost season, Colts face another crossroads: ‘There’s no vision here’
5 days, 22 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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

The adventures of Anthony Richardson on a wild day in Houston
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 …

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

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

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

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

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts
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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colts QB Anthony Richardson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
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 …

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

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

Colts QB Gardner Minshew gets the start against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew gets the start against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS at JACKSONVILLE Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Jaguars by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. LAST WEEK: Colts beat Titans 23-16; Jaguars beat Bills 25-20 in London. JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: Veteran DE Dawuane Smoot is expected to make his season debut and play for the first time since tearing an Achilles tendon last December. Smoot had …

Gardner Minshew looking forward to return to Jacksonville as Colts new starting QB
1 year, 2 months ago

Gardner Minshew looking forward to return to Jacksonville as Colts new starting QB

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — When Gardner Minshew reflects on his magical 2019 season in Jacksonville, he cherishes the moment. Steichen and his offense also played key roles in Minshew’s decision to go to Indy, which also was willing to give him a real chance to fight for the starting job — even after selecting Richardson with the fourth overall pick in April’s …

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

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

Colts uncertain about the severity of right shoulder injury to rookie QB Anthony Richardson
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts uncertain about the severity of right shoulder injury to rookie QB Anthony Richardson

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts aren’t sure how much time, if any, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson might miss after leaving in the first half of Sunday’s 23-16 victory with a right shoulder injury. “I think when you have a dynamic player like him, and, obviously, one of his skill sets is as a runner, that’s what makes him really good,” Steichen …

Richardson takes significant step forward in Colts’ 29-23 OT loss to Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Richardson takes significant step forward in Colts’ 29-23 OT loss to Rams

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Having Anthony Richardson in the starting lineup was a welcome sight for the Indianapolis Colts. “I think with a young player, you’re learning things and you’re seeing new looks and different things,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said after Indy’s 29-23 overtime loss to he Los Angeles Rams. While Colts fans roared each time Richardson slid or ran out …

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterback Gardner Minshew joined the Indianapolis Colts knowing the odds. Knowing the reality didn’t make it any easier for Minshew to accept that after one preseason game, his former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia and current head coach Shane Steichen declared 21-year-old rookie Anthony Richardson the starter. “They have to know you’re ready, that you’re dialed in, that you …

Colts QB Gardner Minshew might be NFL’s best backup; if Jets called, would Indy trade him?
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew might be NFL’s best backup; if Jets called, would Indy trade him?

New York Times  

Anthony Richardson didn’t plan on leaving the second game of his NFL career so soon, not until he’d left no doubt. Notable backup QBs since 2019 Quarterbacks Games Pass Att TD-INT Comp% YPA Passer Rating EPA/Att EPA/Dropback Sacks Jacoby Brissett 52 1049 35-16 62.1% 6.5 85.8 0.12 0.02 72 Gardner Minshew 34 958 45-15 63.2% 7.1 93.4 0.17 0.05 71 …

Richardson’s long-term health becoming a concern after Colts QB leaves 2nd straight game
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20
1 year, 3 months ago

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson played a bit more than one quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans before departing because of a concussion. Richardson rushed for two touchdowns and Minshew threw for 171 yards and a TD in the first win for coach Shane Steichen, who was hired in February after spending the last two seasons as Philadelphia’s offensive …

Anthony Richardson provides hope, but restoring Colts to glory will take time
1 year, 3 months ago

Anthony Richardson provides hope, but restoring Colts to glory will take time

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — It was always going to look something like this, the early days of this new era in Indianapolis: tantalizing in moments but tortuous in others, a long, grueling test of patience for a Colts franchise that was tired of the starts and stops of a QB carousel that dragged on far too long. That’s part of life.” It …

Anthony Richardson named Colts’ starting QB for opener against Jaguars
1 year, 4 months ago

Anthony Richardson named Colts’ starting QB for opener against Jaguars

Associated Press  

— Anthony Richardson’s first NFL start convinced the Indianapolis Colts that he’s ready to keep the job. On Tuesday, three days after the fourth overall draft pick made his pro debut at Buffalo, coach Shane Steichen ended the suspense by naming Richardson the Colts’ opening day starter. “I didn’t want to come here and make it seem like everything was …

Colts rookie Anthony Richardson, veteran Gardner Minshew split first-string QB reps
1 year, 7 months ago

Colts rookie Anthony Richardson, veteran Gardner Minshew split first-string QB reps

New York Times  

Anthony Richardson dropped back during an 11-on-11 drill Thursday, surveyed the field and lofted a pass down the left sideline to new teammate Kylen Granson. “He made some big plays today on the football field,” coach Shane Steichen said Thursday after the team’s final day of voluntary OTAs. “He made some great throws, great decisions — some really next-level stuff …

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dazzled scouts in his first, brief action at Lucas Oil Stadium. General manager Chris Ballard bet big on the athletic, one-year starting quarterback from Florida by selecting Richardson with the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. Stroud go second overall to Houston, Ballard phoned Richardson to say he’d be the Colts’ new franchise …

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