The latest Anthony Richardson injury update is not great for the Indianapolis Colts heading into Week 6 against their AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars.

“Colts’ QB Anthony Richardson is now expected to miss four to eight weeks, depending on his rehab and whether or not he still would need surgery on his right shoulder, per source,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday. “By placing him on IR today, the Colts are giving him time so nothing can, or has to be, rushed.”

Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew will start for the Colts in Week 6 against the Jaguars. The good news is, that's not a huge dropoff under center as far as the team on the field goes. Minshew has played in several games this season, starting one and winning it. He is 53-of-87 (68.7%) for 553 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.

The bad news with this Anthony Richardson injury update is that the rookie will now miss a quarter to half of his first year in the NFL. The No. 4 overall pick out of Florida was looking good, too, with 577 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, one interception, 136 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns.

Even at 6-foot-4, 244 pounds, the Colts may have to think about using Richardson differently when he gets back from IR. The QB is already taking a beating in just four games, and his body might not be up to the rigors of being a running NFL QB. For now, though, the focus is on the Jaguars and taking sole possession of first place in the AFC South.