Anthony Richardson to Start for Colts vs. Rams After Exiting Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will return to the starting lineup for a Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after being removed from concussion protocol, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday.

Richardson missed the team's Week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion sustained in the first half of the team's Week 2 victory over fellow rookie quarter CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans.

Richardson was a full participant in practice this week.

Gardner Minshew III started Week 3 against the Ravens in Richardson's place. He completed 27 of 44 passes for 227 yards and one touchdown in the win.

Richardson, who was selected fourth overall by the Colts in the 2023 draft, showed plenty of potential through his first two games of the season, completing 63.8 percent of his passes for 279 yards and one touchdown against one interception. He also rushed for 75 yards and three touchdowns.

The Colts sit first in the AFC South with a 2-1 record, but their schedule will get much tougher over the next few weeks with matchups against the Rams, Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns ahead.

Richardson should give the Colts a chance to win those matchups, though he's going to have to be better if Indianapolis hopes to maintain its winning record moving forward.