Colts’ Anthony Richardson ruled out against Ravens with concussion; Gardner Minshew to start

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The Indianapolis Colts will be without starting quarterback Anthony Richardson against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday. 

Richardson suffered a concussion against the Houston Texans in Week 2, and Gardner Minshew will get the start Sunday, the Colts announced Friday. 

Gardner Minshew of the Indianapolis Colts during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sept. 17, 2023, in Houston.  (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Richardson did not participate in practice this week.

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The fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft is believed to have suffered the concussion after scoring his second touchdown in the second quarter of a 31-20 win over the Texans. 

Minshew, acquired by the Colts in the offseason after spending the last two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, has significant starting experience in his five-year NFL career, starting 24 games and going 8-16. 

"He's been in these situations," Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen said. "Obviously, he got a lot of work this week, so he'll be prepared and ready to go."

Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts throws during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sept. 17, 2023, in Houston. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Richardson is not the only rookie quarterback to be sidelined with an injury early this season. 

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will miss Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks as he deals with an ankle sprain. Veteran Andy Dalton will get the start in his absence. 

"Bryce has done well this week,'' Panthers head coach Frank Reich said, per ESPN. "I'm optimistic he's