Colts Richardson Gives Good News After Exiting w/ Injury vs Steelers

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson exited the team's win against the Pittsburgh Steelers early after suffering a hip injury. "I think I'm going to be good," said Richardson after the game.

Richardson left in the first quarter of the Colts' 27-24 win over Pittsburgh after taking a hard hit on a quarterback run in the red zone. Backup quarterback Joe Flacco played out the rest of the game to bring Indy back to .500 on the year.

According to Cameron Wolfe at NFL Network, "The hope is that Colts QB Anthony Richardson misses very little or no game action."

The hope is that Colts QB Anthony Richardson misses very little or no game action with his right hip pointer, per source.

Colts will evaluate Richardson this week. He was in good spirits after the game.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 29, 2024

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If he was desperately needed, Richardson could have returned to the field. Richardson told head coach Shane Steichen that he "tried to accelerate and couldn't push off like [he] wanted to."

Colts QB Anthony Richardson said his hip is “still sore,” but later told me he will be good.

Richardson said he told HC Shane Steichen he could return after initial hip injury but “tried to accelerate and couldn’t push off like I wanted to.” pic.twitter.com/hbwgNEZXjH
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 29, 2024

If the injury is just a bruised hip, it wouldn't be surprising to see Richardson back in time for next week. James Boyd at The Athletic asked Richardson if he needs to slide more after taking another big hit on a run. "... S*** I don't know man. It's just football. I'm just trying to play," Richardson said.

I asked #Colts QB Anthony Richardson if he thinks he needs to slide more after not sliding and getting injured today:

“I don’t know. It’s football. Some people may say I do. Some people may say I don’t. But, shit, I don’t know, man. It’s just football. I’m just trying to play.” pic.twitter.com/1d27gPUQgw
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) September 29, 2024

In his rookie season, Richardson saw several injuries keep him sidelined. It makes sense for the Colts to be extra cautious with their fourth overall pick from 2023 when considering the future of their franchise.

In the first quarter, Richardson accumulated 95 total yards on four completions and three carries. He finished with zero touchdowns but led one Jonathan Taylor touchdown drive.

Coming out swinging. 🥊

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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 29, 2024

The Colts will continue to monitor Richardson's health ahead of a Week 5 matchup on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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