Anthony Richardson injury update: Colts quarterback will be a game-time decision

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive week, the Colts are leaving the status of starting quarterback Anthony Richardson in the air heading into the weekend.

Richardson missed last week's game against the Jaguars, but he has been hoping to return this week against the Titans from the oblique/hip injury he suffered in the second quarter against the Steelers.

"AR, he'll be questionable for the game, a game-time decision," Steichen said. "But he did practice this week, and he looked good."

Richardson was initially listed as questionable last Friday, downgraded to doubtful on Saturday, then went through an extensive throwing session in the rain in Jacksonville before being officially ruled out when the Colts released their list of inactives 90 minutes before the kickoff.

But this week has been different.

Richardson was listed as a full participant in practice on Thursday this week; he was limited in practice.

"He's made strides this week, for sure," Steichen said.

The ultimate decision will come down to how Richardson is feeling.

"We always rely on the doctors, the trainers and how he's feeling, for sure," Steichen said.

For what it's worth, Richardson has been optimistic this week about his return.

"I can run, I can throw, I can do the stuff that they want me to do in the offense," Richardson said.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson injury

Anthony Richardson's injury was initially reported as a hip pointer but the team has designated it as an oblique. The oblique muscles are in the abdomen and involved in rotation and can be affected by planting or pushing off the leg.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson stats

Through Week 5

39-of-77 passing (50.6%) for 654 yards, 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has been sacked 4 times. He has 21 carries for 141 yards and a touchdown.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson contract

Anthony Richardson is in the second year of a four-year rookie contract. He counts $7.725 million toward the Colts salary cap this season. The 4-year contract totals almost $34 million.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson age

22. He will turn 23 on May 22, 2025.

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