Anthony Richardson’s Season-Ending Injury Inspires Dark Retrospection From the Colts’ Owner

The No. 4 overall rookie of this year appears to be out for the 2023 season. Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Anthony Richardson had been performing well, leading the Colts to a 3-3 record this season. However, the team’s prospects for the rest of the season seem to have hit a roadblock due to Richardson’s recent injury.

During the matchup between the Colts and the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Richardson injured his shoulder when he got tackled by the opposition. He was promptly taken for a medical examination, which revealed the requirement for surgery. However, a twist settles in on the story, as team owner Jim Irsay has disclosed a haunting history related to the team’s quarterbacks.

The Colts are having a moment of deja vu?

The Indianapolis Colts announced that their quarterback, Anthony Richardson, will undergo surgery to fix his shoulder. This decision was reached after careful consideration by Richardson, his close circle, and the medical team. However, there’s a sense of history repeating itself, as the Colts had a similar situation with quarterback Andrew Luck, whom they drafted as the first overall pick in 2012.

Andrew Luck had a successful career but had to miss the entire 2017 season due to a shoulder injury against the Titans as well, which had a significant impact on him and his career. So, it’s a kind of deja vu for sure for the Colts team. The Colts, though, seem determined not to go through a similar experience with Richardson, especially considering concerns stemming from his college career.

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While it’s a challenging situation, team owner Jim Irsay maintains an optimistic outlook regarding Richardson’s injury, hoping for a scenario of speedy recovery for the player.

Jim Irsay believes in Anthony Richardson’s early return!

As per Yahoo Sports’ tweet, Colts owner Jim Irsay expressed strong confidence in Anthony Richardson’s complete recovery. The 21-year-old quarterback sustained a Grade 3 AC Joint Sprain in his throwing hand (right shoulder) during a game against the Tennessee Titans on October 8.

There have been speculations that this injury and the subsequent surgery might prematurely end Richardson’s rookie season. Nevertheless, Jim Irsay, the team owner, maintained his belief in the young quarterback’s potential, stating, “We have every reason to believe that he can come back and be all of who he can be.”

Irsay also recognized Richardson’s leadership within the team, noting, “If you look at the one on the shoulder injury, you can’t believe it happened. It’s just a normal tackle. You know, it’s not even a physical like Andrew’s tackle [when he injured his shoulder]. It happens, but it hurts to see his shoulder, the throwing shoulder, at so young.”

He further called him the future of the NFL, based on his achievements in the field till now. This shoulder injury is the third of Richardson’s injuries in just four games, following a knee and ankle injury in Week 1 and a concussion from a rushing touchdown in Week 2. What do you think of the deja vu moment for the Colts? And the unfortunate incidents surrounding the footballer? Let us know in the comments.

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