Colts Quarterback Anthony Richardson Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Rookie quarterback, chosen fourth in the draft, ends promising but injury-plagued season after undergoing surgery to his throwing shoulder; replacement Gardner Minshew struggles as Colts fall to 3-4.

• Anthony Richardson, the Colts rookie quarterback and fourth overall pick in the draft, has had a season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. No return date has been scheduled.
• The surgery was successful with no new surprises found during the procedure, according to a social-media post from Colts owner Jim Irsay.
• Richardson's promising but injury-plagued season was marked by a variety of injuries, including a bruised knee, sore ankle, and a concussion, before a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder led to surgery.
• Gardner Minshew has stepped in as the starter in Richardson's absence, leading the Colts to all three of their wins, but has also struggled with turnovers in recent losses.
• In light of a loss to the Browns marked by questionable calls, Irsay also expressed his belief that the NFL needs to institute instant replay for all calls, including penalties, in the final two minutes of all games.

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