Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson was not expected to undergo surgery on his shoulder. However, Fowler adds that Richardson underwent a scan on his shoulder that revealed no structural damage. Per Fowler, Richardson has thrown, at times, 100-plus passes a day as he prepares for his quarterback competition with Daniel Jones. The shoulder injury, while inconvenient, appears to be mostly inflammation that should subside with time, allowing for a return to training camp with rest and relaxation. Already considered by some to be the odd man out when this summer’s battle concludes, this early injury won’t do anything to help Richardson gain an inside edge on Jones, who was already splitting starter reps in OTAs.

Per Chappell, Pittman “bumped knees” while running a route and is “sore but ok.” It sounds like Pittman is just dealing with a contusion of some sort, and he should be good to go in a week or so. This is great news for a team that could not catch a break earlier on, with Anthony Richardson now dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired AC joint.

One wonders why the surgically repaired AC joint is inflamed. If Richardson’s shoulder is already responding negatively to mild use during organized team activities OTAs, will it be able to withstand regular season rigors? Hopefully, the Colts will provide us with clear information on the issue. Should he be able to participate in training camp, fantasy managers drafting in late August and/or early September should be able to get a good read on his 2025 status, but until then, things may remain somewhat unclear.

It’s hard to draw a conclusion on this one. Given the time of year, it makes sense for a player to leave practice as a precaution, should any minor tweak occur. Pittman is also tough as nails, having played through much of last season with a fracture in his back. There is no reason to panic at this time, though Pittman’s health is worth monitoring closely.