Good News: Colts QB Anthony Richardson injury gets stirring update amid surgery

For those who support the Indianapolis Colts, good news! On Tuesday, quarterback Anthony Richardson had a successful shoulder surgery.

Jim Irsay, the owner of the Colts, shared an update on his official X account.

Five QB The procedure Anthony Richardson had today in Los Angeles went well! After a drawn-out process, his shoulder problem was fixed. During the procedure, nothing unexpected was discovered; they simply fixed what was predicted. Jim Irsay tweeted, “Anthony is doing well and thanks everyone for the support. There is not yet a set date for his return.”

In Week 5, Anthony Richardson suffered a shoulder injury during the Colts’ 23-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Richardson was tackled by two Titans defenders before he made a hard impact to the Lucas Oil Stadium turf. Following the accident, Anthony Richardson tapped his shoulder to show that he was harmed.

On October 15, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed that Richardson was considering having shoulder surgery, which would put a stop to his rookie year. This week, he eventually had surgery. Before getting hurt, Richardson had accrued 577 throwing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.

Colts supporters saw Anthony Richardson’s ability to develop into a premier dual-threat quarterback. Before getting hurt, he also gained four touchdowns and 136 yards through the air. As the starting quarterback for Indianapolis, Richardson had a 3-2 win-loss record.

In lieu of Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew is now the Colts’ starting quarterback. In September, Minshew stood out especially against the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.

Regretfully, in the last few weeks, his performance has declined significantly. In the Colts’ most recent defeats to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns, Minshew committed eight turnovers in total. The Colts were in a position to defeat Cleveland. But two late penalties decided the game for them.

The Colts look to get back on the winning track against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8.