Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters that quarterback Anthony Richardson will be a full go during training camp as he returns from a shoulder injury that ended his 2023 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
“I'm not expecting any limitations right now,” Chris Ballard said, according to Schefter.
This is significant for the Colts, who are betting on Anthony Richardson becoming their franchise quarterback after selecting him with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He showed some promise during his rookie season in 2023, but unfortunately suffered multiple injuries, including the shoulder injury that ended his rookie campaign.
Richardson's athletic ability paired with Shane Steichen's creative offense has many optimistic for the Colts in 2024, so it is good news that the starting quarterback will be ready to go for the start of training camp and he will not be behind when it comes to working with the rest of the offense.
It will be interesting to see how Richardson potentially adjusts his play style. He has commented in the past that he does not feel like he has to change it, but he acknowledged that he has to be smarter when it comes to the hits he takes. Fighting for an extra yard or two is probably not worth it in some cases.
What does an ideal training camp look like for Anthony Richardson?
The most obvious priority for Richardson this training camp is staying healthy. After that, it will be gelling with the rest of the offense in Shane Steichen's system. The potential is very high for the Colts, but Richardson is the biggest component of this. Indianapolis nearly won the division last year with Richardson sitting out most of the season, so with him, maybe the team could be a sleeper in the AFC.
It will be important for Richardson to get some reps in preseason games as well, while still keeping himself safe. That could be a good opportunity for Richardson to learn how to avoid unnecessary hits before the regular season starts.
The Colts' first preseason game is on August 11 at home against the Denver Broncos, followed by a second home preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on August 17. The preseason finale is on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 22.
It will be interesting to see if Richardson plays in the preseason, and how much he does. That decision is up to Shane Steichen.
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