Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Anthony Richardson’s 2025 Status Remains a Mystery
Just when Colts fans thought they had endured enough rollercoaster emotions for one season, the football gods decided to throw another wrench into the gears. With Daniel Jones officially out for the season, Anthony Richardson’s availability becomes essential. But if you are hoping for a hero’s return to save the 2025 campaign, you might want to sit down.
The Bizarre Reality Of the Richardson Injury
Let’s be honest, you can’t make this stuff up. Richardson has been sidelined since October with an orbital fracture. In the high-impact world of the NFL, you expect injuries from 300-pound linemen or blindside sacks. You do not expect your quarterback to get taken out by an exercise band.
It sounds like an excuse you would give your gym teacher to get out of climbing the rope, but it’s the reality Indianapolis is living in. A piece of gym equipment snapped, hit him in the face, and now the franchise’s future is wearing a “Do Not Touch” sign.
According to recent reports, including notes from ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Richardson still hasn’t been cleared for football activities. While Head Coach Shane Steichen mentioned that Richardson is back in the weight room, there is a massive canyon between lifting dumbbells and staring down a safety blitz.
Will Richardson Suit Up Again In 2025?
Here is the million-dollar question, and nobody seems to have the answer. The Colts haven’t officially closed the door on a return, but the window is shutting fast. The team doesn’t know when, or if, he will be cleared before the season wraps.
This leaves the Colts in a precarious position. They are spiraling, having dropped from a promising 7-1 start to an 8-5 record. The playoff picture is getting blurry, and the remaining schedule—featuring the Seahawks and the 49ers—isn’t doing them any favors.
With Jones out and Richardson’s vision and safety paramount, the keys to the offense are being handed to rookie Riley Leonard. It’s a massive ask for a rookie to salvage a sinking ship this late in the year.
For the front office, the calculus is tricky. Do you rush Richardson back to try and save a season that might already be lost? Or do you pack it in, protect your investment, and look toward 2026?
Right now, the Colts are stuck in limbo. And for a fanbase desperate for a postseason run, the silence surrounding Richardson is deafening.
