The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that the team has initiated the 21-day practice window for quarterback Anthony Richardson, who’s been medically cleared for physical activities after fracturing his orbital bone and undergoing surgery, but remains on the team’s injured reserve for now.
However, the only caveat being that Richardson is still suffering from some limitations with his vision:
With the season being over in three weeks’ time, there was no reason for the Colts not to activate Richardson’s 21-day practice window, if he’s physically able, even if he’s not activated within the next few weeks. It allows him to at least practice with the team, which Richardson was seen practicing during Wednesday’s practice.
Richardson did clarify post-practice that it’s minor vision limitations, nothing major, and that, “Most of it is really the same” regarding his altered eye sight.
However, he’s still being evaluated to see if his vision limitations will impact his QB play. and Richardson participated in scout team reps and individual throwing during Wednesday’s team practice.
Obviously, it’s starting to look like a longshot that Richardson returns to game days for the Colts this season.
Not only is he facing an uphill battle with his physical conditioning and now, the reported vision limitations, but all indications point to the Colts continuing to start unretired longtime NFL veteran quarterback Philip Rivers.
It’s possible we could see Richardson later in the year, but I’m not realistically counting on it.
The Colts also initiated backup safety Daniel Scott’s 21-day practice window, as the veteran safety has so far appeared in 4 games in 2025 before suffering a knee injury.
