A wise move just paid off today for the Colts. After announcing Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback, they were looking for a backup. And they found a worthy one. In March this year, Joe Flacco was added to their roster on a 1-year deal. Flacco, a veteran, didn’t get his chance till today. But when he got it, he grabbed it with both hands.

During the week 4 game against the Steelers, he made a touchdown pass after coming on. Last year, Flacco became the Comeback of the Year for the Browns. In today’s game, his brilliance impressed Pat McAfee, who tweeted, “Colts are gonna win the Super Bowl.” But it begs the question, why did he come to the field today? The game is interesting.

Anthony Richardson got injured in the first quarter when Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick hit him in the hip, after which the QB limped and went off the field. Flacco briefly replaced Richardson before he came back. A few seconds later, his head got hit by Fitzpatrick. He left the field and was ruled out of the game.

For the Colts, it marks an interesting turn of events. Last year, Joe Flacco wasn’t the starter till the week 13 game. But once he played, he led them to 4 wins in 6 games. His influential leadership led the Browns to secure a playoff berth in the last 3 years. However, the age isn’t on his side. The 39-year-old is nearing retirement.

So did Pat McAfee genuinely think that way, or was he mocking the team? We’ll find out soon. Till then, let’s explore Anthony Richardson’s past injuries.

Anthony Richardson’s injury history

The young quarterback has suffered serious injuries in his football career. In September 2021, he suffered a Grade 2 sprain in his thigh and hamstring. 2 months later, in November 2021, he had a meniscus tear in his knee, which was revealed to be an injury from his high school years, and surgery was done.

In October 2022, the QB suffered a grade 1 concussion and missed 2 weeks of action. Anthony Richardson entered the NFL in 2023. But his first season was plagued by injuries. In the week 2 game against the Houston Texans, he again injured his head, was diagnosed with a concussion, and missed the week 3 game.

Later, in October 2023, the QB sprained his shoulder joint, which ruled him out of the season only after 4 games. He underwent surgery to treat the injury. And with the most recent injury, the team must be worried about him now.

Would he return next week or Flacco will have to continue his long run? Stay tuned for more of such exciting stories!