Colts place Anthony Richardson on IR, rookie QB sidelined for at least one month

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Indianapolis Colts rookie sensation Anthony Richardson will have to sit out for a minimum of four games as he works his way back to the football field from a shoulder injury. The team officially placed the 21-year-old quarterback on injured reserve on Wednesday.

Richardson's shoulder hit the turf hard in the first half of the Colts' Week 5 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Colts head coach Shane Steichen said there was no timeline for Richardson's return.

 "We'll continue to evaluate that process," Steichen said. "Don't have a timetable to return."

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) leaves the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Indianapolis.  (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Richardson has endured a few injury setbacks early on in his NFL career. He entered concussion protocol after he suffered a head injury in the Week 2 game against the Houston Texans. Gardner Minshew handled the starting duties for Indy's Week 3 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens.

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The Colts will face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Indy then have matchups against the Browns, Saints and Panthers. The Colts currently sit at 3-2 and are in a tie with the Jags for first place in the AFC South division.

Longtime team owner Jim Irsay took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to confirm Wednesday's roster move.

Minshew has thrown two touchdowns and no interceptions since he has been thrust into action in place of an