Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts hasactually been put on hurt reserve and will missouton at least 4 videogames, the group revealed Wednesday. The quarterback suffered an AIRCONDITIONER joint injury to his right shoulder throughout the 2nd quarter of Sunday’s triumph over the Tennessee Titans.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Richardson’s lack might extend anywhere inbetween 4 and 8 weeks depending on the quantity of rehabilitation he will requirement or if the shoulder will requirement surgicaltreatment.
Richardson’s injury indicates he will missouton at least the Colts’ videogames versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers. The earliest he might return is for the group’s Week 10 match versus the New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany.
Through 4 videogames, Richardson has 577 passing backyards, a 59.5 conclusion portion, and 7 passing and hurrying goals.
The Colts will now turn to Gardner Minshew for Sunday’s videogame in Jacksonville. The veteran quarterback went 11-for-14 with 155 passing lawns after Richardson left the videogame.
“It’s hard when a guy gets dented up like [Richardson’s] been dented up,” stated Colts head coach Shane Steichen on Monday. “He’s undoubtedly a really, extremely talented gamer, and it’s difficult. But we have a lot of faith in Gardner, too, to action in and go run the method he’s been doing.”
With Richardson on hurt reserve and Minshew getting raised to the beginning task, the Colts signed quarterback Kellen Mond to their practice team with Sam Ehlinger now serving as backup.
This is the 3rd time injury has kept Richardson’s off the field throughout his novice season. He left the season opener in the 4th quarter with a knee injury and suffered a concussion the following week, which triggered him to missouton their Week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Minshew stepped in and went 27-for-44 with 227 passing backyards and one goal pass versus Baltimore.
The winner of Sunday’s videogame inbetween the Colts and Jaguars will take over veryfirst location in the AFC South department.