Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who missed most of last season after shoulder surgery, will make his long-awaited return in Sunday's preseason opener against the Broncos.
Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013.
Coach Shane Steichen said Richardson and the starters are expected to play"a series or two" in the game, likely including the starting offensive line, which will play with Richardson.Richardson played in four games last season after sustaining an AC sprain in his right shoulder in a Week 5 win over the"I get to run out in front of the supporters and the fans again," he said."They can see me live, in effect, once again. So, it's a blessing.
Richardson completed 60% of his pass attempts last season while posting a QBR of 45 in 173 total snaps. Steichen said that despite Richardson's relative inexperience, coaches won't treat him like a rookie in preseason play. "He got some experience last year with the games he played in," Steichen said."We obviously had a good offseason and training camp's been good so far, so I'll be excited to see him out there."
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