Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay had good news to share Tuesday night — Anthony Richardson’s shoulder surgery was a success.
The Colts rookie quarterback has not played since suffering a sprained AC joint in Week 5. Irsay offered an encouraging update on Tuesday’s surgery to repair the injury.
“#5 QB Anthony Richardson’s surgery today in LA was a success!” Irsay tweeted. “It was a long procedure and his shoulder injury has been repaired. No new surprises were found during surgery – they just repaired what was expected. Anthony is doing well and thanks everyone for the support. (There is presently no date for his return.)
URGENT NFL/COLTS NEWS:
🏈 #5 QB Anthony Richardson’s surgery today in LA was a success! It was a long procedure and his shoulder injury has been repaired. No new surprises were found during surgery – they just repaired what was expected. Anthony is doing well and thanks everyone…— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) October 25, 2023
At the time his injury was diagnosed, the Colts said he would be sidelined indefinitely. The Colts and Richardson later determined season-ending surgery for the AC sprain would be in his best interest.
The No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Richardson showed flashes of brilliance this year, but he also took a beating. He suffered the shoulder injury on a designed run, and he also battled a knee injury and missed a game due to a concussion.
The NFL world quickly reacted to the promising update.
He will 100% be recovered by may
— Anthony Amore (@AnthonyAmore) October 25, 2023
Next up? No time to waste for AR. Rehab starts Thursday. Onward to 2024.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) October 25, 2023
Glad to hear it went well. His future is very bright.
— FADDE (@fadde) October 25, 2023
Shoulder surgeries have a long recovery period.😬 Hope he recovers quickly. 🙏
— 𓃦 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕤𝕝𝕒𝕞𝕦𝕥𝕖𓃥 🚀 (@Marslamute) October 25, 2023
Thank goodness! Great news!
— DebLovesColts (@debwithrow1) October 25, 2023
