Anthony Richardson Injury History & Analysis

Colts QB Anthony Richardson's offseason plans include working with biometric expert Chris Hess, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder. Hess' client list includes QB Josh Allen, who credits Hess with helping him boost his completion rate from 52.8% as a rookie to 69.2% by his third season. Richardson completed just 47.7% of his passes this past year.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. He’ll wind up playing 11 games – and 10 full games – in his second NFL season. The back spasms that are keeping him out of the finale are worth monitoring closely in 2025 and beyond. QB Joe Flacco gets the start on Sunday against Jacksonville’s 32nd-ranked QB defense.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. He told the media that his back spasms stem from a disc issue that he's dealt with since before college. “Last week was tough," Richardson said. "I couldn’t even stand up on Tuesday. I could barely even walk, I was crawling around the house. But I’m standing now, if I can do everything in my power to get on the field, I’m going to do so. That was my mindset last week as well, but I could barely move.” The Colts have nothing to play for this weekend, so we'd be a little surprised if Richardson started against the Jaguars. This disc issue is also something to monitor in 2025 and beyond.

The Colts are planning on sticking with QB Anthony Richardson as their starter in 2025, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "Indy brass has been pleased with how he responded from the benching before Week 9 and how his attention to detail and preparation has increased as a result," Rapoport writes. The Colts have won three of five games since that benching, but Richardson's passing hasn't improved. He's completed just 51.2% of his passes at 6.5 yards per attempt with four TDs and five INTs over those five games. He's at an abysmal 47.7% completion rate on the season. Richardson's rushing ability gives him QB1 fantasy upside whenever he's on the field. But it's tough to imagine him lasting as an NFL starter if his passing doesn't improve. Richardson is at least expected to have a healthy 2025 offseason after spending last offseason rehabbing a shoulder injury.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been downgraded to Out after not practicing all week with back and foot soreness. QB Joe Flacco gets the start which is an upgrade for the Colts pass catchers.