Nancy Turner
Oct 08, 2023 - 11:05

Anthony Richardson injury update: Colts rookie QB suffers AC joint sprain in victory over Titans

Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson exits game with shoulder injury, marking third injury in five weeks.

In a disappointing turn of events, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a shoulder injury. This unfortunate incident marks the third time in just five weeks that the first-round draft pick has been sidelined.

The injury occurred in the second quarter when Richardson fell on his right shoulder after being tackled by Harold Landry of the Titans. He remained on the ground and was subsequently escorted to the locker room for further evaluation. As a result, Gardner Minshew stepped in as the backup quarterback.

Initially, the Colts listed Richardson as questionable to return. However, they later downgraded his status to out early in the second half. According to reports from NFL Media, it is believed that Richardson has suffered an AC joint sprain, an injury that can keep players off the field for several weeks. However, it is worth noting that this type of injury did not prevent Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints from returning within a week earlier this year. X-rays conducted on Richardson came back negative.

This injury setback adds to a string of unfortunate incidents for Richardson. In Week 3, he was sidelined due to a concussion suffered in the previous week's game. Additionally, he briefly left the Colts' season opener with a lower-leg injury late in their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Despite Richardson's absence, Minshew stepped up as the starting quarterback against the Ravens and led the Colts to an unexpected victory. In the game against the Titans, Minshew managed to maintain a tight lead for the team heading into halftime. Prior to his exit, Richardson had completed 9 out of 12 passes for 98 yards.

Overall, it is disheartening to see Richardson face yet another injury setback in his young career. The Colts will undoubtedly miss his presence on the field, but they can take solace in the fact that Minshew has proven himself capable of leading the team to success. As Richardson recovers from his shoulder injury, the Colts will need to rely on their backup quarterback to continue their pursuit of victory in the 2023 season.