During this past weekend’s game between the Colts and Texans, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson experienced concussion-like symptoms in the first half. He didn’t return for the second half of action.
It was then announced this week that Richardson is in concussion protocol.
Unsurprisingly, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Richardson won’t practice this Wednesday because of his concussion.
Anthony Richardson and Ryan Kelly are in the concussion protocol, per @Colts HC Shane Steichen. They will not participate in practice today.
— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) September 20, 2023
If Richardson is unable to play this weekend, Gardner Minshew would get the start at quarterback. He played well against the Texans, completing 19-of-23 pass attempts for 171 yards with a touchdown.
“The way he prepares week in and week out, knowing the system and going out and operating the way he did — taking completions, operating at a high level, moving the football,” Steichen said. “I know he came in there and had the two scoring drives when he came in. Operated that two-minute drive really well. We were playing normal ball and then it turned into a two-minute there at the end and just the way he operated it was very impressive.”
The Colts are 1-1 heading into this Sunday’s game against the Ravens.