The news is getting worse for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that “season-ending surgery is being strongly considered” for the rookie’s injured shoulder.
A report several days ago said the Colts expected Richardson to miss four to eight weeks. But Rapoport said Richardson and the team got “four or five opinions on his shoulder,” leading to the new timeline.
Richardson has a damaged AC joint in his right shoulder. The latest report did offer some good news: The labrum is not torn, and the ligaments looked “better than expected.”
Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has shown flashes of greatness along with some typical rookie moments so far. No one wants to wait until next year to see him continue his development.
NFL fans quickly reacted to the news.
With grade 3 AC joint injuries (per @RapSheet) controversy exists for the best tx option as it involves a complete tear of the AC & CC ligaments. Various different surgical techniques to repair / reconstruct the ligaments exist to provide joint stability for a throwing athlete.
— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) October 15, 2023
This isn’t good. This isn’t good at all. Colts have had 7 straight season openers with a different QB which dates back to 2017. Last year alone they had 4 QBs start.
Hopefully, those streaks will end with a healthy Anthony Richardson returning at some point.
— Dominic White (@DomWWhite) October 15, 2023
He’s Cam Newton, only if Cam Newton had his shoulder injury in Week 5 of his rookie year instead of 5 years into his career. Colts fans, us Panthers fans feel your pain.
— The Nature Boy Dick Hammer (@EssentialBusin7) October 15, 2023
He can’t afford to miss time. His game is NOT refined enough to take extensive time off. He looks the part, but that where it stops-
His claim to fame was his physicality & to be shelved will be damaging 😎
— Kairos313 (@Lorenzob313) October 15, 2023
Devastating for Colts fans. I know they don’t want a repeat of Andrew Luck though. Different injury, but Cam Newton rushing back from a shoulder surgery marked the beginning of the end. His throwing motion never recovered.
— Tanner James (@tjdissect) October 15, 2023
