Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was a hot prospect for fantasy football in last year's NFL Draft class, and it's no secret why. The 21-year-old has elite size-adjusted athleticism, and he flashed upside in his short rookie campaign.
Unfortunately, injuries got the best of the former Florida Gator during his first season as a pro, but we have his latest injury update.
Will Richardson be ready for training camp? What is his fantasy football outlook in 2024 Let's dive in.
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Anthony Richardson Injury Update for Training Camp
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen wouldn't say definitively that 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.
Good update from Colts coach Shane Steichen on QB Anthony Richardson from this morning's owners meetings coaches breakfast:
"I think he'll be good to go for spring practice. Obviously we've got to limit it and monitor it and don't go overboard, but I can't be more (more)
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 25, 2024
Anthony Richardson 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
Richardson averaged 23.1 fantasy points per game through his first three starts last year, so the hype has already grown ahead of the 2024 campaign. In early FFPC Best Ball drafts, Richardson is coming off the board around the QB5 spot. This puts him right behind Lamar Jackson and just ahead of C.J. Stroud.
Given his elite rushing floor and ceiling, he likely just needs to have an average passing season to possess top-five fantasy QB potential. He scored four rushing touchdowns in his first three NFL contests, so a double-digit touchdown season on the ground is in play.
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The Colts are likely to be careful with him outside the pocket and beyond the line of scrimmage considering his injury woes last season, but rushing is a significant part of his game, so it won't all go away in 2024.
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