Anthony Richardson
#2 QB,
Colts
ACTUAL 2022
- FPTS
RANK: -
2023 SEASON
319 FPTS
RANK: 17
AGE
21 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'4'' / 232 lbs
COLLEGE
Florida
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | PAATT | PACMP | PAYD | PATD | PAINT | COMP% | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD |
| 2023 | 15 | 319 | 17th | 454 | 271 | 3186 | 19 | 12 | 59.7 | 111 | 629 | 6 |
Will face competition in 2025
Published: 2025-01-10
Speaking with the media Friday, Colts GM Chris Ballard said Richardson (back) will face competition at the quarterback position next season, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
"We knew when we took him it was going to be a roller coaster," Ballard said of Richardson. "The number one thing we have to figure out and have to work through is he's got to stay healthy. That, to me, is the biggest question. We have to have competition at the position because competition makes you better and because he's not proven he can stay healthy for 17 games." Joe Flacco was signed to be Richardson's backup last offseason, but his one-year deal is set to expire in March, and at 40 years old (next week) he's not realistic competition. The Colts hold the No. 14 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and the roster has needs all over. Whichever way Ballard tries to find that quarterback competition, it's become clear that Richardson's leash is tightening in Indianapolis after he's started just 15 of a possible 34 games across his first two seasons.
Weekly Stats 2022
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Stats not availableRuled out for Sunday
Published: 2025-01-03
Head coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that Richardson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars.
Per James Boyd of The Athletic, Steichen also relayed that veteran QB Joe Flacco will start in place of Richardson on Sunday. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft thus finishes his second season as a pro having completed 126 of his 264 passing attempts for 1,814 yards, with eight TDs and 12 picks to go along with 86 carries for 499 yards and six rushing scores in 11 games. Now that he's been deemed out for Week 18, Richardson will turn his focus to moving past his back issue and approaching the 2025 campaign healthy.
Still not practicing
Published: 2025-01-03
Richardson (back) remained sidelined at practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Richardson was also listed as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday, so it doesn't seem likely he'll be available for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars. If that's the case, Joe Flacco would be in line to start at QB for the Colts for the second straight game.
Still not practicing
Published: 2025-01-02
Richardson (back) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Richardson was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through, so the QB's absence from Thursday's session puts the focus on what he's able to do Friday in terms of his availability for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars. If Richardson is unavailable versus Jacksonville, Joe Flacco would presumably draw the Week 18 start for the 7-9 Colts.
Feeling better, could play Sunday
Published: 2025-01-01
Richardson (back) was listed as a non-participant after Wednesday's walk-through practice, but Colts coach Shane Steichen hopes the quarterback can play Sunday against Jacksonville, Amanda Foster of colts.com reports.
Richardson revealed Wednesday that he was barely able to walk last Tuesday because the pain from a disc issue in his back was so bad. He said he's feeling "way better" this week and will try to play in the season finale, hoping to finish out a disappointing year with a strong individual performance and a Colts win. Richardson also revealed that he's dealt with back spasms since eighth grade and has issues that "might be chronic" (but won't necessarily require surgery), per James Boyd of The Athletic. None of this is good news for his long-term outlook, nor for his Week 18 rushing projection if he plays.
Could play Sunday
Published: 2025-01-01
Head coach Shane Steichen noted Wednesday that he's hopeful Richardson (back) will be available for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Back spasms prevented Richardson from playing in Week 17, but the QB could return to action this weekend depending on how things go for him in practice. With the Colts holding a walk-through Wednesday, what Richardson is able to do during Thursday's session will provide the first indication of which direction he's trending for Sunday's contest, but the QB did note Wednesday that his back is feeling much better this week, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star.
Will start Sunday if healthy
Published: 2024-12-30
Richardson is continuing to get treatment on his back spasms and will start Week 18 versus Jacksonville if he's healthy, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Richardson has also been dealing with a foot injury, but head coach Shane Steichen indicated last week that the back problem -- which he clarified to be back spasms Monday -- was the bigger issue. Steichen did indicate Monday that Richardson is feeling better, so there's a legitimate chance the rookie QB could return to a starting role Sunday. If he can't play, Joe Flacco -- who threw for 330 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions Sunday in a loss to the Giants -- would likely start behind center again.
Ruled out for Sunday
Published: 2024-12-28
Richardson (back/foot) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Richardson, who didn't practice this past week, had been listed as questionable for the contest, but following his downgrade to out, Joe Flacco is slated to start in his place. Richardson will thus target a potential return to action in Week 18 versus the Jaguars.
Questionable after three DNPs
Published: 2024-12-27
Richardson (back/foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 Sports reports.
Richardson didn't practice in any capacity throughout the week, but head coach Shane Steichen isn't ready to rule the starting quarterback out for a game the 7-8 Colts have to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Steichen said Richardson's back is bothering the quarterback more than his foot, and that the next 48 hours will be pivotal in determining Richardson's availability. If Richardson's ruled out prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. EST kickoff, Joe Flacco would make his fifth start of the season.