Colts rookie Anthony Richardson ‘probably’ lost for season due to shoulder injury: report

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Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is "probably" done for the remainder of the season due to his shoulder injury, team owner Jim Irsay told ESPN. 

Irsay added that Richardson could undergo shoulder surgery to repair the AC joint sprain he suffered on his right shoulder  during the second quarter of the team’s win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. 

Indy has been working vigorously to get different medical opinions on Richardson’s shoulder, and Irsay noted that those checks have been pointing toward missing an extensive amount of time. 

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Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on prior to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

"The most likelihood is he’s probably going to be gone for the year," Irsay said. "I mean, it’s not definite but [he] probably misses this year and we’re going to have to contend with that factor."

While Richardson missing the season is definitely in the cards, whether he gets surgery is the big debate for the Colts and the medical professionals at the moment. 

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"There’s debate going, but it’s probably going to lead toward surgery in the next week or so," Irsay explained.

Richardson’s decision on his injury is a big part of this equation for the Colts. While players usually follow medical advice from the professionals, it will be up to him to see whether he wants surgery at the end of the day. 

Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up