Colts QB Richardson to have surgery

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has taken the final snap of his rookie season, opting for season-ending surgery on his injured throwing shoulder.

Coach Shane Steichen confirmed the decision before Wednesday's practice.

Steichen said the team consulted multiple medical officials, weighed the long-term health of Richardson and his future with the franchise before everyone agreed surgery was the best option. Steichen did not say when the surgery would take place.

Richardson suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder at the end of a short run Oct. 8 against Tennessee.

• Jacksonville quarterback is expected to play tonight against New Orleans. Lawrence sprained his knee in the final minutes of a victory over Indianapolis on Sunday. Lawrence hasn't practiced this week but aims to play.

• Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson still can't practice with a bruised rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder, an injury that has kept him out of two games and potentially more. Watson confirmed he's dealing with a “tricky” injury to his right shoulder and said it's impossible to gauge when he'll be back on the field.

• New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones practiced for the first time since hurting his neck at Miami on Oct. 8, but his status for this weekend's game against Washington remains uncertain because he has not been cleared for contact.

• The Arizona Cardinals announced that quarterback Kyler Murray has been designated to return from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Murray tore his ACL last December against New England.

• Miami cornerback Jalen Ramsey practiced for the first time since suffering a knee injury early in training camp.

• The New York Jets are trading seldom-used wide receiver Mecole Hardman back to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The Jets also are sending a seventhround pick in the 2025 draft to the Chiefs and getting a sixth-rounder that year in return.

• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell received his long-expected contract extension through March 2027. A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that Goodell's deal includes clauses for extension or succession. Goodell's current contract was set to expire in spring 2024.

Harden skips practice, surprises the Sixers

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said he had no explanation for why James Harden skipped practice but planned to proceed as if the disgruntled guard will play in the preseason finale.

Harden has yet to play in the preseason. He did attend training camp and continued to practice with the 76ers in the wake of his offseason trade demand.

Neymar tears ACL

Brazil forward Neymar tore his ACL and meniscus while playing in a World Cup qualifying game, his club Al Hilal confirmed. Neymar injured his left knee in Brazil's 2-0 loss to Uruguay on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Neymar will need surgery. Al Hilal did not say how long he is expected to be out.

• Former UFC champion Conor McGregor will not face sexual assault charges following an investigation of allegations that surfaced during the NBA Finals last June in Miami, his lawyer, police and prosecutors said. The probe examined claims by a woman that McGregor assaulted her in an arena bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets.