Anthony Richardson
21-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Shoulder - AC Joint
Est. Return 6/15/2024
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
577
TD
3
INT
1
YDS
136
TD
4
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Richardson’s rookie season earned an 'incomplete' thanks to injuries, but his four-game debut showed glimpses of why the Colts made him the fourth overall pick in 2023. He suffered a bruised knee in Week 1, a concussion in Week 2 that also cost him the next game and a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 5 that required surgery. He showed off his big arm at times, though he didn’t throw deep a lot -- just 7.1 percent of his attempts went beyond 20 yards -- and his accuracy, while still a work in progress, wasn’t necessarily the Achilles' heel some expected. His running game is already top-tier, and he proved as elusive and powerful as advertised en route to 5.4 yards per rush (8th among QBs with at least 25 attempts) and four touchdowns. On 14 designed runs, he averaged a QB-high 7.0 yards per rush. The uber-athletic Richardson has an unprecedented size/speed combo -- 6-4, 244 with a 4.43 40 -- that should give him a solid fantasy floor while his passing develops. Coach Shane Steichen, who guided the development of Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, will undoubtedly encourage Richardson to better protect himself, but the QB will still form a nasty two-headed rushing attack with RB Jonathan Taylor. WRs Michael Pittman, Josh Downs and Alec Pierce are reliable targets, and the team drafted 6-2 Adonai Mitchell, who has 4.34 speed, to give Richardson the deep threat he did not have last season. Better health might be all that's needed for Richardson to quickly jump into the top 5 of fantasy quarterbacks. Read Past Outlooks
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Throwing at practice
Richardson (shoulder) has resumed throwing at spring practices and looks to be healthy.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Shane Steichen said in March that he expected Richardson to be ready for OTAs in May and June. Steichen's prediction looks to be coming to fruition, though the quarterback won't necessarily be a full participant in all activities coming off surgery on his throwing shoulder in October. He resumed throwing in February and is the unquestioned starting quarterback for an offense that just added wideout Adonai Mitchell in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Head coach Shane Steichen said in March that he expected Richardson to be ready for OTAs in May and June. Steichen's prediction looks to be coming to fruition, though the quarterback won't necessarily be a full participant in all activities coming off surgery on his throwing shoulder in October. He resumed throwing in February and is the unquestioned starting quarterback for an offense that just added wideout Adonai Mitchell in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Bad Pass %
15.5%Avg Target Depth
7.5 YdsSack Rate
7.7%Avg Receiver YAC
6.2 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Height
6' 4"Weight
244 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.43 secVertical Jump
40.5 inBroad Jump
129 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Draws Stroud matchup in Week 1
Richardson, whose rookie 2023 season ended in Week 5 due to a shoulder injury, is slated to face C.J. Stroud and the Texans in Week 1 of the 2024 campaign, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Stroud-Richardson rivalry is expected to be one that takes center stage in the AFC South for many seasons to come, but it had a truncated start in 2023 due to Richardson's season-ending shoulder injury. However, Richardson is already back to throwing without restrictions, and barring any summer setbacks, will face off with Stroud for the second time in Week 1. Richardson completed six of 10 passes for 56 yards and added a pair of rushing touchdowns versus Houston in Week 2 last season before exiting the game with a concussion in the first half.
The Stroud-Richardson rivalry is expected to be one that takes center stage in the AFC South for many seasons to come, but it had a truncated start in 2023 due to Richardson's season-ending shoulder injury. However, Richardson is already back to throwing without restrictions, and barring any summer setbacks, will face off with Stroud for the second time in Week 1. Richardson completed six of 10 passes for 56 yards and added a pair of rushing touchdowns versus Houston in Week 2 last season before exiting the game with a concussion in the first half.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The fourth overall pick in this year’s draft, Richardson will compete for the starting job with free-agent acquisition Gardner Minshew. Richardson, who only turned 21 in late May, might need development time, but the Colts will want to see their QB of the future in action at some point this year. At 6-4, 244, Richardson is huge for a quarterback, which makes his 4.43 speed mind-blowing -- in fact, it's the fastest combine 40 time by a player at his height and weight on record (since 2000). That elite athleticism allows him to make plays on the move, and he’s elusive in the open field. Richardson has a big arm to attack downfield, but the knock on him is his accuracy -- he completed only 53.8 percent of passes last season at Florida. According to scouts, the inaccuracy stems from poor footwork and a lack of touch on short passes. New head coach Shane Steichen, who oversaw Jalen Hurts’ impressive improvement in accuracy as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator the last two years, should help with that. And even if Richardson struggles, his rushing ability should give him fantasy value while he refines his passing skills. The Colts return wide receivers Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce, giving Richardson two solid targets, with third-round pick Josh Downs potentially the slot man. And with Jonathan Taylor in the backfield, Richardson gives the Colts a lethal one-two rushing punch.
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Should be ready for OTAs
Coach Shane Steichen noted Monday that Richardson (right shoulder) "should be" OK for the Colts' OTAs, which take place in May and early June, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.
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Resumes throwing
Richardson has resumed throwing as part of his rehab from right shoulder surgery, per a video posted to his agent Deiric Jackson's X.com account.
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Could resume throwing soon
Richardson (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and hopes to resume throwing soon, ESPN.com's Stephen Holder reports.
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Undergoes surgery
Richardson underwent successful surgery Tuesday to address a Grade 3 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, Colts owner Jim Irsay announced via his personal Twitter account.
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Done for season
The Colts announced Wednesday that Richardson will require season-ending surgery to address a Grade 3 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.
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