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Stephen Holder, ESPNDec 27, 2024, 02:45 PM ET
- Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.
INDIANAPOLIS – Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson missed a third consecutive day of practice on Friday, but coach Shane Steichen said the team is not ruling him out for Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants.
The Colts have listed Richardson on the injury report this week with foot and back injuries, but Steichen has not offered any specifics beyond saying the back issue is the more serious of the two.
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Richardson was on the field for the start of Friday’s practice but was not dressed in uniform. Veteran Joe Flacco took the first-team snaps as he did on Thursday. The Colts did not practice on Wednesday because of the holiday but issued an estimated injury report that listed Richardson as a non-participant.
Asked whether Richardson could have practiced on a limited basis, Steichen said, “He was just sore all week, really sore. So, we just stayed smart there.”
The Colts remain alive for the playoffs and will still be in contention on Sunday if either the Denver Broncos or Los Angeles Chargers lose on Saturday. If both teams win, the Colts would be eliminated.
Steichen said the Colts’ playoff status would not influence who starts at quarterback.
