Colts' Anthony Richardson: 'I'm Just on a Mission' in 2024 Amid Shoulder Injury Rehab

Anthony Richardson showed immense promise in his rookie season for the Indianapolis Colts, throwing for 577 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while also rushing for 136 yards and four scores in just four games.

But a series of injuries—including an AC joint sprain in late October that required season-ending surgery—cut his rookie campaign short. Richardson has big plans for his sophomore season, however.

"I've never waited this long to get back to playing football," he told ESPN's Stephen Holder. "I'm just on a mission this year. Once that mission's complete, then I'll be good."

He added that the 2024 season would be a bit like an extension of his rookie year since he missed so much time last season.

"People didn't really get to see everything I could do on the field," he said. "So, it's kind of like a rookie season for me still. But now I've gained a lot more knowledge and understanding about football and the NFL. So, I'm a rookie at heart, but now I'm slowly turning into the leader that my team needs me to be. I'm ready for every opportunity that's in front of me."

For a Colts team that finished 9-8 last season and just narrowly missed the playoffs, the future seems bright, so long as Richardson can stay healthy.