AR15 to IR!

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Jeez... hate to see this from Nate Atkins at IndyStar...

"Anthony Richardson is going to see a shortened rookie season this year.

The Colts rookie quarterback is headed to Injured Reserve due to the AC joint sprain he suffered in his throwing shoulder against the Titans on Sunday. He will miss at least the next four games. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Richardson is expected to miss as many as eight weeks, depending on rehabilitation and whether he needs surgery.

Gardner Minshew becomes the Colts' starting quarterback. He has finished four of their five games so far, including a start he won in Baltimore in Week 3.

"It’s tough when a guy gets dinged up like he’s been dinged up," Colts coach Shane Steichen said Monday. "He’s obviously a very, very talented player, and it’s tough. But we have a lot of faith in Gardner too to step in and go operate the way he’s been doing.”

Richardson suffered the injury on a designed run in the second quarter of Sunday's 23-16 victory over the Titans. A defender fell on him as he was headed to the ground and pinned his shoulder into the turf, causing the sprain.

It's the second official injury for Richardson this season, as he suffered a brain injury against the Texans that held him out of the following week against the Ravens. He also had knee soreness from a hit against the Jaguars in the season opener. As a result, Minshew has finished four of the team's five games so far.

Richardson has shown his upside on the field, becoming the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era with a rushing touchdown in each of his first three games. He has four rushing scores already to go with 5.4 yards per carry. As a passer, he's completed 60% of his passes for three touchdowns, one interception and 6.9 yards per attempt.

Minshew has filled in admirably for stretches when Richardson has been out. He's completing 69% of his passes for two touchdowns, no interceptions and 6.7 yards per attempt. He does not have the rushing capability of Richardson, as he's carried it four times for four yards so far.

Minshew has been a starting quarterback before, including with the Jaguars, whom he will face on Sunday. Minshew is 9-16 in his career.

Richardson must miss at least the next four games, but it's possible he could miss more as the Colts decide how early to bring back a rookie quarterback. The Colts are 3-2 and in a tie for first place in the AFC South.

"For Anthony, a guy who has been through a lot of adversity this year, taking a couple hits, it's tough. You never want to see that happen," right guard Will Fries said. "He's a tough kid. I know he'll bounce back."

https://eu.indystar.com/story/sports...e/71140660007/