{"id":291845,"date":"2023-09-20T17:34:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T17:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=291845"},"modified":"2023-09-20T17:34:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T17:34:40","slug":"colts-qb-anthony-richardson-remains-in-concussion-protocol-wont-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/nfl\/colts-qb-anthony-richardson-remains-in-concussion-protocol-wont-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts QB Anthony Richardson remains in concussion protocol, won't practice"},"content":{"rendered":"
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson remains in concussion protocol.<\/p>\n
Head coach Shane Steichen on Wednesday told reporters that Richardson and center Ryan Kelly will miss practice while in concussion protocol. He added they’re both “progressing well.”<\/p>\n
Richardson scored a rushing touchdown on each of the Colts’ first two drives in Sunday’s win over Houston but was ruled out in the second quarter due to a concussion.<\/p>\n
The dual-threat quarterback was believed to have suffered the concussion after taking a hit in the end zone following his second score. His head slammed to the turf, but Richardson stayed in the game the following drive. The rookie later self-reported symptoms and was pulled from the contest.<\/p>\n
Veteran QB Gardner Minshew entered the contest and finished the 31-20 road victory. Minshew would be in line to start Week 3 if Richardson can’t go.<\/p>\n
Richardson’s status for Sunday’s game against Baltimore won’t be clear until later in the week.<\/p>\n
The No. 4 overall pick has looked dynamic in his first two starts, rushing for three touchdowns while throwing for 279 yards with a TD and an interception in under six quarters of play. However, injuries are already becoming a concern as Richardson has ended both games on the sideline.<\/p>\n
“You’re always concerned,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said Sunday’s game. “The first game, he banged up the knee, but it was OK, just a contusion. This game, banging the head. I think it’s just something where he’s got to protect himself. He’s a big, physical guy. Obviously, he can run the football, and guys do a lot of running now at that position. And, so I think self-protection is an issue.”<\/p>\n