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Richardson and Kelly return to practice

Neither have completely cleared the concussion protocol, but at least this shows they are advancing through the steps:

https://twitter.com/RomeovilleKid/st...53716421980211

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Colts HC Shane Steichen says QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) are still in the protocol but will practice today.

https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...53631814443158

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Shane Steichen says Richardson will take all the first-team reps, like he normally would.

https://twitter.com/RomeovilleKid/st...91537883025814

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Colts C Ryan Kelly is in a blue jersey instead of a red non-contact jersey, meaning he’s at least at step five in the NFL’s five-step concussion protocol, which allows him to participate in full contact practice.

Last hurdle is being cleared by an independent doctor.

Isn’t getting through a practice part of the protocol that you need to pass?

I'm not suggesting Steichen would do anything that wasn't in AR's best interest, but I would not rush him back, I'd like to see him sit at least one more game personally!

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Originally Posted by Oldcolt (Post 276501)

Isn’t getting through a practice part of the protocol that you need to pass?

I believe they will get tested through Saturday. They cant be too careful with concussions. This game ages a players body and mind.

More info from Indy Star.

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https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...s/70980994007/

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson and veteran center Ryan Kelly are practicing Wednesday, a significant step as they recover from concussions suffered against Houston two weeks ago.

Richardson and Kelly remain in the protocol, but the fact that they’re practicing indicates that both players are in the final two steps of the NFL’s concussion protocol: non-contact practice, then a full-contact practice.

Richardson will take all of the starter’s snaps in practice, another indication that Indianapolis feels good about his prognosis, even though he remains in the protocol.

The Colts also took the rookie quarterback to Baltimore.

Richardson was on the field during warmups, then spent the game on the sideline with the rest of the offense.

“It was huge to have him there,” Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen said. “He was engaged, he was excited when we were scoring and making plays, being around the quarterbacks in between series.”

And the rookie quarterback wasn’t just watching and cheering.

“He was helping us out as a coaching staff, the quarterback group, out, just with what he saw,” offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said. “When you’ve been out there in the huddle at the line, you see the defense one way, and you get over to the sideline and maybe you have a different perspective on them. He was able to give us a thing or two that he thought he was seeing a little bit.”

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 276503)

I believe they will get tested through Saturday. They cant be too careful with concussions. This game ages a players body and mind.

Watching some of the games ages my mind and body.

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Originally Posted by jasperhobbs (Post 276504)

Watching some of the games ages my mind and body.

Yeah, the Colts just cant do it the easy way…….

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Originally Posted by CletusPyle (Post 276502)

I'm not suggesting Steichen would do anything that wasn't in AR's best interest, but I would not rush him back, I'd like to see him sit at least one more game personally!

fuck that

if he clears, he plays. the dude needs experience

and i really don't want to watch minshew

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Originally Posted by JAFF (Post 276505)

Yeah, the Colts just cant do it the easy way…….

not everyone is your mom

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Originally Posted by CletusPyle (Post 276502)

I'm not suggesting Steichen would do anything that wasn't in AR's best interest, but I would not rush him back, I'd like to see him sit at least one more game personally!

I'd like to see him be smarter about taking hits when running. Show me that you learned something otherwise this will be your last season.

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Originally Posted by omahacolt (Post 276529)

not everyone is your mom

At least I know who she is…and she hates it when we fight