Colts' Richardson won't return vs. Texans due to concussion
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson won't return to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans after suffering a concussion.
Gardner Minshew replaced the No. 4 overall pick, who headed to the locker room early in the second quarter.
Richardson was in the midst of a strong game, rushing for two first-quarter touchdowns to help the Colts take an early lead over their division rivals.
He appeared to hit his head on the ground while being hit on his second rushing score.
Here's the moment where it is believed Anthony Richardson became concussed.
- Noah Compton (@nerlens_) September 17, 2023
End of his 2nd TD, his head indeed snaps back and hits the turf rather hard. Shoutout the AT spotters for catching this as soon as they did. pic.twitter.com/SUwLGKfw9Z
The rookie signal-caller was also forced to leave his NFL debut in the final minutes after taking a big shot while running, though head coach Shane Steichen said that he'd have been able to return if needed.
Richardson suffered a concussion in 2021 while playing for Florida.
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