Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been dominated out of Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars resulting from ongoing extreme again ache, Colts head coach Shane Steichen advised reporters Friday.
“Simply did not make sufficient progress this week with the again,” Steichen mentioned of Richardson, who did not observe for the second straight week.
Richardson, who missed Week 17’s 45-33 loss to the New York Giants, advised reporters Wednesday that he may barely get up or stroll and needed to crawl round the home on Dec. 24.
“I have been coping with stuff like this since about eighth grade, however it’s by no means been this extreme,” Richardson mentioned. “It was undoubtedly a bit of scary final week, not with the ability to transfer. However, like I mentioned, I am standing up now and I am wanting ahead to enjoying this week if I can.”
Veteran Joe Flacco will once more take Richardson’s place in Sunday’s matchup in opposition to the Jaguars. With Richardson out with an indirect harm when the Colts misplaced 37-34 to the host Jaguars in Week 5, Flacco began and handed for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He accomplished 26 of 38 for 330 yards and two touchdowns within the loss to the Giants final Sunday.
Along with the indirect and again accidents, Richardson, the fourth total alternative within the 2023 NFL Draft, struggled this season together with his accuracy and accomplished simply 47.7 % of his passes with 12 interceptions. He additionally threw eight touchdowns, ran for six extra and had a 6-5 document as a starter this season.
The loss to the Giants eradicated the Colts from the playoffs, marking the fourth consecutive non-playoff season for Indianapolis.
–Area Degree Media