The Indianapolis Colts took a gamble by drafting quarterback Anthony Richardson from the University of Florida during the 2023 NFL Draft, despite concerns from many experts about his potential success in the NFL.
Fortunately for the Colts, Richardson quickly proved his worth on the field after winning the starting job in Indianapolis, convincing most doubters that he could be a new franchise quarterback for the team.
However, Richardson’s physical style of play soon led to a season-ending shoulder injury requiring surgery, raising concerns reminiscent of issues the team faced during Andrew Luck’s tenure.
The reality is the Colts do not have a history of lying about injuries (not any more than other teams).
Andrew Luck’s shoulder situation was always fluid and there was a very clear and documented setback. The prognosis turned out to be wrong as a result.
That’s it. https://t.co/EWLKhG0Ins
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) June 6, 2024
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Although Richardson was expected to be fully recovered during OTAs, he is now experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired shoulder, causing fans to question the Colts’ transparency about his condition, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN.
“The reality is the Colts do not have a history of lying about injuries (not any more than other teams). Andrew Luck’s shoulder situation was always fluid and there was a very clear and documented setback. The prognosis turned out to be wrong as a result,” Holder tweeted in response to a fan.
While it is early in Richardson’s recovery, and some soreness is standard, concerns could escalate if this issue persists, suggesting the shoulder might not be fully healed or indicating a larger problem. This scenario would be the Colts’ worst-case outcome.
