Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will leave out no less than 4 weeks then the Indianapolis Colts put him at the injured secure checklist Wednesday.

The previous Florida celebrity injured the AC joint in his proper shoulder when he strike the grassland awkwardly on the finish of a 4-yard run all over Sunday’s win over Tennessee.

5-year veteran Gardner Minshew will exchange Richardson because the starter. Minshew has performed in 4 video games this season, relieving the injured Richardson thrice. He’s led the Colts (3-2) to wins in two of the ones holiday appearances and his handiest get started, an extra time recreation at Baltimore.

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Colts lecturer Shane Steichen didn’t eager a timetable for Richardson’s go back. He additionally would now not say if Richardson is anticipated to go back this season.

The 6-foot-4, 244-pound Richardson was once the fourth general variety in April’s NFL Draft. He has began 4 video games this 12 months however has handiest completed one.

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Sam Ehlinger was once the one alternative quarterback on Indy’s roster till Wednesday, when the Colts signed Kellen Mond to the apply squad.

This weekend, Indy visits Jacksonville, the place Minshew began his NFL occupation, in a struggle of the AFC South’s co-leaders.

Reporting by means of The Related Press.

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