Colts QB Richardson out at least 4 weeks
Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will miss at least four weeks after the Indianapolis Colts put him on the injured reserve list Wednesday.
The former Florida star injured the AC joint in his right shoulder when he hit the ground awkwardly at the end of a 4-yard run during Sunday's win over Tennessee.
Five-year veteran Gardner Minshew will replace Richardson as the starter. Minshew has played in four games this season, relieving the injured Richardson three times. He's led the Colts (3-2) to wins in two of those relief appearances and his only start, an overtime game at Baltimore.
Colts coach Shane Steichen did not set a timetable for Richardson's return. He also would not say if Richardson is expected to return this season.
The 6-foot-4, 244-pound Richardson was the fourth overall selection in April's NFL draft. He has started four games this year but has only finished one.
JONES WILL REMAIN STARTER AS PATRIOTS QB »The Patriots are making some big changes to try to improve their offense.
For now, a change at quarterback won't be one of them.
New England coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Mac Jones will remain the starter when the Patriots visit the Las Vegas Raiders.
“Yeah, we're not making any changes,” Belichick said.
Jones is having his worst season since being drafted 15th overall in 2021. He completed just 12 of 22 passes for 110 yards and two interceptions in New England's 34-0 loss to New Orleans last week. He had a 30.5 passer rating, the secondworst mark of his career.
He has had six turnovers over the past two weeks, one of the biggest impediments for an offense that has managed just three points during that stretch. The Patriots (1-4) haven't scored a touchdown in 10 quarters of play.
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