Colts QB Anthony Richardson to Have Season-Ending Surgery

His rookie year will be cut short due to a shoulder injury.

Colts owner Jim Irsay announced Wednesday that rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will have season-ending surgery on his right throwing shoulder.

“After consultation with our medical staff, Anthony, and those close to him, it has been determined that he will undergo surgery to repair his injured shoulder, which will end his season,” Irsay wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “Anthony is a competitor, and we know how difficult and disappointing this is for him and our team. 

“We collected several medical opinions and we felt this was the best course of action for his long-term health,” Irsay continued. “We anticipate a full recovery and there is no doubt Anthony has a promising future. In the meantime, I love the fight of this team and I’m excited for the opportunity we have ahead of us. It starts this week with Cleveland.” 

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson on the bench during game action at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, :: Jenna Watson/The Indianapolis Star/USA TODAY Network

Richardson suffered a Grade 3 AC joint sprain against the Titans on Oct. 8 and was placed on the injured reserve list. The No. 4 pick out of Florida in April’s NFL draft has thrown for 577 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for four scores in just four games played. The one positive for all parties involved is that Richardson has shown he’s more than capable of being a star one day for Indianapolis. 

Gardner Minshew will be the Colts’ (3–3) signal-caller going forward. The team’s next bout is against the Browns (3–2) on Sunday with kick off scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on CBS. 

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