Stephen Holder
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is believed to have recovered from his latest proper shoulder setback because the staff prepares to report for coaching camp subsequent week, a supply instructed ESPN.
Richardson, who underwent season-ending surgical procedure to restore an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder throughout the 2023 season, missed the ultimate two weeks of the staff's offseason practices in June after experiencing soreness in that shoulder.
The staff's medical workers believed on the time that relaxation would alleviate the issue, and that seems to have confirmed true. Richardson additionally sought exterior opinions from consultants who concurred with that plan. Richardson has been in Florida for weeks working together with his private coaches throwing the ball with velocity, in response to the supply.
Importantly, the Colts haven't had an opportunity to personally consider Richardson as a result of gamers have been on their summer season breaks. That may occur when Richardson returns to Indianapolis for coaching camp subsequent week. Gamers are required to report by Tuesday.
It stays attainable Richardson could possibly be on a so-called pitch depend early in camp to permit him to ramp up and keep away from fatigue, the supply stated. That may in the end be determined by the Colts' medical workers. However supplied there are not any unexpected points, Richardson is in any other case anticipated to dive into camp amid an anticipated battle for the beginning job with veteran Daniel Jones, who signed a one-year, $14 million contract with Indianapolis within the spring.
The Colts have described the scenario as an open competitors, with coach Shane Steichen adamantly saying probably the most constant participant might be named the starter.
It is a pivotal time for Richardson, the No. 4 general choose within the 2023 draft. His completion share dropped to 47.7% in his second season in 2024 from 59.5% as a rookie in 2023. He additionally missed 4 video games with two separate accidents and missed one other two begins throughout a quick benching when he quickly misplaced his job to Joe Flacco.
Earlier than Richardson's offseason work ending early, Steichen stated Richardson was on a great path. The coach stated the younger quarterback “was in a extremely great spot” and “was making actually good progress.”
