gave Indianapolis Colts The quarterback has been ruled out. Anthony Richardson before Sunday’s game against New York Giants.
Richardson was listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report after missing practice this week with foot and back injuries. Coach Shane Steichen said the back issue was the more obvious of the two, saying, “He was just sore all week, really sore. So we were careful there.”
A team source said Richardson had been dealing with back spasms that were previously undiagnosed.
Richardson will miss his third game of the season with the injury and his oblique after sitting out two games. Veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco Will start in place of Richardson.
A source indicated that the injury was not expected to keep Richardson from playing in the Colts’ regular-season finale.
The Colts are alive in the playoff race and will still be in contention on Sunday if Los Angeles Chargers lose saturday A Chargers win would eliminate the Colts.