NFL Insider Gives 'Good News' on Colts Anthony Richardson Injury

The Indianapolis Colts received positive news on the injury of quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Sep 29, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) watches the action on the field from the sideline Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

NFL insider Tom Pelissero released an update on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's injury.

#Colts QB Anthony Richardson is considered day to day with oblique and abdominal strains, and he has a shot to play this week against the #Jaguars, sources said after today’s tests.

Good news overall after Richardson left Sunday’s win. pic.twitter.com/Gls18ZjfrZ

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 30, 2024

Pelissero posted on X about Richardson:

"#Colts QB Anthony Richardson is considered day to day with oblique and abdominal strains, and he has a shot to play this week against the #Jaguars, sources said after today’s tests.

Good news overall after Richardson left Sunday’s win."

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This is fantastic news for the Colts and Richardson. Before getting injured against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Richardson was playing well with 3/4 passing for 71 yards. He also contributed to the rushing attack with 24 yards on three carries, all within the first quarter of play.

With an update on running back Jonathan Taylor also out, both may have a chance to return to the field for a pivotal AFC South matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

So the #Colts offense appears to have dodged two injury bullets Sunday: RB Jonathan Taylor’s high ankle sprain is mild, per @RapSheet, and no major injury for Richardson either. Both will be evaluated throughout the week. https://t.co/HrzpfgMmK4

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 30, 2024

If the Colts can defeat the winless Jaguars (0-4) on Sunday, it will be a third-straight victory for Shane Steichen. But getting this victory will be easier with Richardson and Taylor on the field. While veteran Joe Flacco played well against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he isn't the dynamic field general Richardson is. Thus, Flacco doesn't elevate Indy's offense to sky-high potential like Richardson can. We'll see if the second-year pro can get through his abdominal injury, and Taylor his ankle, before Sunday in Jacksonville.

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