Unfortunate news in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n
Colts starting quarterback Anthony Richardson received an initial diagnosis of a Grade 3 AC joint sprain that will keep him out for a month or more, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Richardson suffered a right shoulder injury in the second quarter against the Tennesse Titans. The rookie QB did not return to the field, and it was initially reported that it was, in fact, an AC joint sprain. Other than that, X-rays came back negative, Rapoport reported Sunday.<\/p>\n
However, he will have an MRI Monday morning to confirm the news and reveal the severity of the injury, Rapoport reported.<\/p>\n
This is just another injury to add to the list for Richardson. In Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 21-year-old was dealing with knee soreness toward the end of the game. Then he was ruled out in Week 2 against the Houston Texans due to a concussion\u00a0and also missed Week 3 against the Ravens for the same reason.<\/p>\n
The rookie has shown real promise so far this season, completing 41-of-72 passes while throwing for 479 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.<\/p>\n
However, backup QB Gardner Minshew\u00a0will most likely be the one under center for the Colts’ Week 6 matchup against the Jaguars, and for the time being. Minshew has been reliable for Indianapolis. When the 27-year-old started for the Colts in Week 3, he brought home a big win, completing 27 of 44 passes, throwing for 227 yards and one touchdown.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Minshew also led the Colts to another victory against the Titans. Now, with Richardson sideline for quite some time, Minshew will have to keep it up.<\/p>\n