Anthony Richardson missing minicamp. Among the issues that have led the Indianapolis Colts to stage a quarterback competition between Richardson and former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is Richardson’s inability to stay on the field. Physically, Richardson looks indestructible, but in the two seasons since Indianapolis drafted him fourth overall, he has missed 17 games to injury. He sprained his right AC joint five weeks into his rookie season, which required season-ending surgery. In 2024, he missed six games, two of which were when Richardson was benched. The AC joint is the injury he has aggravated, causing him to be shut down for an undetermined period of time. Coach Shane Steichen was noncommittal about whether Richardson would be ready for the start of training camp, although he said Richardson does not need surgery again. A shoulder injury is obviously not good for any quarterback at any time, but is it particularly problematic for Richardson, who badly needs the reps because he had limited experience as a starter in college and has missed so much time since being drafted. The current setback clearly gives Jones a significant edge in a competition he had a good chance of winning anyway. But Richardson’s absence, which underscores existing concerns about his durability, may have longer term implications for his future.
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