Indianapolis Colts get major update on Anthony Richardson after hip issue forced QB out of Steelers victory

Anthony Richardson could return for the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite a hip problem that forced him to miss last weekend’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

According to NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe, Richardson had a hip issue but otherwise avoided a serious injury.

It’s a huge relief for the Colts, who only drafted Richardson at quarterback in 2023 to play four games before shoulder surgery ruined his rookie year.

Richardson was hurt on a helmet-to-helmet hit with Minkah Fitzpatrick in the first quarter of Sunday’s game, which the Colts won 27-24.

Speaking after the game on Sunday, Richardson appeared to allay concerns that he had been seriously injured.

‘I feel a little sore. I think I’m doing well. It just hurts a little,” he said. “I tried to go back, but I just couldn’t speed up the way I wanted to.

‘So, [Steichen] It was like I was trying not to confuse the team at this point, so I was like, “I’m just going to sit down.”

‘I was looking forward to going out with my team again. I wanted to contribute to the W. I think I did a little bit, but I wanted to be out there all the time. But shout out to my boys for getting the W today.”

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