Dynasty | Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is starting to throw. Dynasty Analysis: Richardson is recovering from surgery to repair his AC Joint and is apparently throwing 40 or so passes a day. It's a big step for a quarterback who is now clearly under the microscope after a season that showed amazing flashes of brilliance but also one marred by repeated injuries. Richardson is one of the biggest boom or bust players in dynasty leagues at the moment and needs to show some rapid improvement on the accuracy and health front to maintain his lofty ranking.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who played in parts of just four games in his rookie season in 2023 before having season-ending shoulder surgery for an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, is making roughly 40 throws per day in his recovery this offseason. He has thrown more than 200 passes in all just five months post-surgery. The 21-year-old former fourth overall pick is on a mission to get ready for his sophomore season and should be fully ready for Week 1 this fall. "I've never waited this long to get back to playing football," Richardson said. "I'm just on a mission this year. Once that mission's complete, then I'll be good." While Richardson has plenty to improve on as a passer, he has considerable QB1 upside in fantasy football because of his sure athletic ability and rushing prowess despite not having played a full season in the NFL.

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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen wouldn't say definitively that quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) will be cleared by next month but he "should be" after missing most of his rookie season in 2023 with an AC joint sprain that required season-ending surgery. "I know he's super fired up and ready to roll through the spring practice and training camp and this season," Steichen said. The 21-year-old had surgery on Oct. 24 and began throwing last month. This year in training camp, Richardson will take all of the starting reps while Joe Flacco serves as his backup. Having his role clearly defined at this stage of the offseason, as well as another year in the same system, should make Richardson feel more comfortable than he did as a rookie. His brief showing in 2023 gave fantasy managers a quick glimpse into his high-end QB1 upside, mainly because of his elite rushing abilities.

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The Indianapolis Colts re-signed backup center Jack Anderson to a one-year deal ahead of 2024 free agency. Originally a 2021 seventh-round pick by the Buffalo Bills out of Texas Tech, Anderson has played in 15 games with three starts between his time with the Colts, Bills, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles. He did not log a snap in 2023. Starting center Ryan Kelly is one of the best players at his position, so this is simply a depth-solidifying move for the organization that aims to protect second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2024.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is throwing again after suffering a Grade 3 AC joint sprain in October that required surgery. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft flashed fantasy upside early in his career, averaging 23.1 fantasy points per game through his first three starts. However, he suffered a concussion and a major shoulder injury before making it to Week 6. The 6'4" signal-caller has elite physical traits, but he'll have to find a way to stay healthy to live up to his potential. With Richardson already throwing in February, he's likely to be one of the first 10 quarterbacks off the board in 2024 fantasy drafts due to his rushing upside.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's (shoulder) rookie season in 2023 was cut short by an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder that required surgery, but he's hoping to resume throwing in the near future, ahead of his doctors' projections. The Colts would have preferred that Richardson played the season out after drafting him fourth overall, but sitting out could actually benefit the young QB in the long term. "He got a chance to sit back, watch and learn. I had some good meetings with him throughout the season, just individually, me and him, sitting down talking football. Just seeing the NFL season as a whole," head coach Shane Steichen said. The 21-year-old should be ready well ahead of training camp this summer, and his combination of size and speed at the QB position will give him clear QB1 upside as Indy's quarterback of the future.

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Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) only played in four games in his first year in the NFL in 2023 due to a shoulder injury that eventually required season-ending surgery, but in that small sample size he managed to impress the team with his throwing ability, which had been a question mark coming into the draft. "Here's this big, talented athlete. I mean, this guy is a legitimate passer, and I believe that. I think he's going to continue to get better and improve the more he plays. But Anthony can play from the pocket and throw the ball accurately," general manager Chris Ballard said. Richardson threw a catchable pass on 85.7% of his 84 pass attempts, which align with Brock Purdy's numbers for the full season. Despite only playing in four games his rookie year, Richardson is going to be an attractive QB1 with upside heading into fall fantasy drafts.

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Dynasty | Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has indicated he doesn't plan on changing his playing style moving forward. Dynasty Analysis: Richardson made it through just four games this year before needing season-ending surgery. He should be healthy and ready for next season but there are legitimate questions in regards to his future. While he still doesn't have a lengthy injury history, he dealt with a number of ailments this season before being lost for the year. The comparisons to Robert Griffin III are premature but it's clear Richardson will need to exercise some more caution moving forward to avoid the same fate. He remains a top ten option at the position moving forward.

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Dynasty | Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had 188 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Colts loss to Houston. Dynasty Analysis: The Colts failed to make the playoffs but don't blame Taylor. While he's been passed up by a few other running backs this year due to some injury concerns, Taylor has still been dominant on the field when available, finishing the season with 741 rushing yards, 19 catches, 153 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in just ten games. Durability and the long-term future of Anthony Richardson will be the keys to his short-term future but Taylor will clearly be on the RB1 line this off-season.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) has been sidelined since suffering a significant shoulder injury that required surgery in Week 5 of the 2023 campaign. After a promising start to his rookie year, his season was over quickly. However, the 21-year-old said he thinks he's ahead of schedule in the rehab process. "I think I'm progressing way faster than everyone thought," Richardson said. "They said 16 weeks after the surgery, but hopefully, I'm trying to push to get (back) before that." He said he hopes he can start throwing next month. Either way, he will not return for a potential playoff push, but it's a promising sign for his future outlook. Given his elite rushing ceiling, it would be surprising if he's not a consensus QB1 in 2024 fantasy drafts.

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced on his Twitter account that rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) had successful surgery on his right shoulder in Los Angeles to fix a Grade 3 AC joint sprain. Doctors didn't find anything new or surprising during the surgery and just repaired what was expected. There is currently no timetable for the first-rounder's return, but we know that he will miss the rest of his rookie season. The 21-year-old has tremendous upside in real life and fantasy football, but he could become injury-prone if he continues to run at a high rate. Richardson's athleticism is off the charts. He will be in the QB1 conversation going into the 2024 season and should be ready for Week 1. Gardner Minshew will continue to be an option in two-QB superflex leagues the rest of this year as the Colts' starter.

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