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INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his right (throwing) shoulder, owner Jim Irsay announced Wednesday.

Richardson, this year's fourth overall draft pick, sustained an AC joint sprain against the Titans on Oct. 8. In the days since, the Colts' medical staff, in conjunction with other specialists across the country, has been deliberating on the next steps for the team's franchise quarterback.

Those conversations led to the final decision, Irsay said.

"After consultation with our medical staff, Anthony, and those close to him, it has been determined that he will undergo surgery to repair his injured shoulder, which will end his season," Irsay wrote in a post on X.

The parties felt strongly that surgery was the best option practically from the beginning, a source told ESPN, but the doctors wanted to take their time and consider all available information. Not all shoulder sprains require surgery, but among the chief factors that made a procedure the best option, according to the source, is the fact that Richardson is a quarterback. The necessary range of motion and movements associated with playing the position made it an easier choice.

"We collected several medical opinions and we felt this was the best course of action for his long-term health," Irsay wrote. "We anticipate a full recovery and there is no doubt Anthony has a promising future."

Coach Shane Steichen said the decision was always going to be about the future.

"That's a huge part of it," Steichen said. "You take the guy fourth overall, [he's] a tremendous competitor, great player. The longevity of him needs to be at a premium, so this is the best thing for him moving forward."

Richardson has had a hard time coping with the reality of missing so much time, Steichen said, but the coach thinks there's an opportunity for him to grow.

"This will be a great learning experience for him moving forward," Steichen said. "He'll be engaged, he'll be in the meetings, he'll be at practice, and he'll learn this year sitting back and watching and learning ... When you go through tough times, it'll make you stronger and this is a tough time for any player. [It's] your rookie year, you want to be out there with his teammates. I know he's crushed about it, too. But I think it'll help him make stronger."

The Colts (3-3), now face the prospect of playing the rest of the season with backup Gardner Minshew under center. They lost a Week 6 meeting with the Jaguars in which Minshew committed four turnovers.

"This is Gardner's team, and we got a ton of confidence in Gardner and his abilities moving forward in this offense," Steichen said.

Richardson ends his season having appeared in four games, completing 50 of 84 pass attempts for 577 yards and three touchdowns. Richardson also rushed 25 times for 136 yards, scoring four rushing touchdowns. His dual-threat status proved difficult for defenses, but it also exposed him to hits. Richardson was injured on a designed run, with Titans linebacker Harold Landry driving Richardson's shoulder into the turf on a tackle.

But Steichen is reluctant to suggest Richardson needs to change his playing style.

"We'll cross that bridge next year when we get there," Steichen said. "But, again, [it's] one of the things that makes him really good as a runner, and a lot of those guys around the league that run and make plays. That's what helps your offense."

QB Deshaun Watson did not practice on Wednesday as he continues his rehab process from a right shoulder injury.

Yet, HC Kevin Stefanski is not ruling Watson out for Sunday's game against the Colts, as Watson continues to make progress. However, if Watson is not able to play on Sunday, P.J. Walker would start against the Colts.

Watson is also taking the approach of day-to-day throughout the week, but he does believe there is a chance he will play in Week 7.

"I think so," Watson said when asked if he would play Sunday. "It just depends on the process of the medical stuff and the treatment and the rehab that we're doing day to day. So, it's up in the air for sure."

On Wednesday, Watson described the injury as one to his rotator cuff.

Watson first suffered the injury in Week 3 against Tennessee when he was hit on a quarterback keeper in the third quarter. Watson said that they did not know exactly what his injury was during the game. Watson described that when he was hit after he cut back off of block by G Wyatt Teller and when he cut back, the defender flashed and got up underneath him at the rotator cuff. Watson said he felt the hit instantly, but thought it was a normal football hit.

"It's a strain," Watson said on Wednesday. "It's a micro tear, so it's small. It's basically getting a cut on the hand, a couple of slashes on the hand of that muscle. And that's what a micro tear strain for the rotator cuff is."

Following that information, Watson said usually a player would sit out. However, he told the medical staff that he wanted to try going through a workout pregame and test it. So, Watson went through that pregame warmup on Sunday morning before their matchup against the Ravens in Week 4, and then was later ruled out for the game.

Over the last few weeks, Watson has worked through rehabbing the injury. With a rotator cuff injury, Watson said it's difficult to throw the ball, along with the movement, rotation and mobility elements associated with it. He is trying to work through any lingering pain, as well as determining his control of the football when he throws and the velocity at which he throws. Watson said that his throwing has been trending upwards, and he's been following the plan that the medical staff has put in place.

Watson said he also doesn't want to step out on the field and feel hesitant when he throws the ball. His mindset is putting the team first as works to return.

"I'm not going to put the team in jeopardy if I can't do certain things that is going to allow us to be handicapped in certain situations," Watson said. "So that's the reason why I haven't been able to step on the field."

When Watson returns to the field, he said he doesn't want to have to change his style of play in running the ball. However, he knows that he has to protect himself better out on the field.

The last three weeks have been hard for Watson as he navigated the injury. It's the first time he's dealt with a rotator cuff, so he said he's been working to get as comfortable as he can to go out on the field and perform at a high level.

"It's definitely frustrating," Watson said. "I want to be on the field. We felt like after the Tennessee game we were getting the ground running for this offense and then as all three phases. But as part of the game, it comes with it. I got to deal with the adversity and just take it as it come and continue to be a leader as I am and keep helping the guys around me. And when that time comes, I can step on the field and go out there and help the team win."

Indiana should be expecting its first freeze this week based on historical National Weather Service data. Instead, we will be seeing 70-plus-degree temperatures next week.

So, what is bringing the warmth and when can we expect fall frosts to return?

According to Matthew Eckhoff at the National Weather Service office in Indianapolis, we are currently experiencing a low-pressure system called a trough that has brought in these colder temperatures, low clouds and rain showers, but next week, there will be a ridge that will bring in a sweep of warmer weather to Central Indiana.

"We're going to have warmer air streaming in from the south where it's still kind of warm this time of the year," Eckhoff said.

Next week you can expect some warmer temperatures in the 70s as a result of the ridge. Typically, Indiana is experiencing colder weather this time of year with Indiana's first frost and freeze dates during the month of October.

According to Eckhoff, we have experienced some colder temperatures so far this season that potentially hit the first frost point, but we are not expected to see any more of that soon.

"We have already experienced some low temperatures that can result in frost — it has been as low as 38 degrees here at the Indianapolis Airport — but I don't expect to see any more frost for the rest of this month based on current data," Eckhoff said.

While it is expected to be warmer than usual over the next couple of weeks, there remains a chance that it may get cold for a day or two in that time period.

According to meteorologist Aaron Updike, Weather is more susceptible to change quickly during the fall.

It all depends on how the pressure systems develop. At this point, Updike says it is too soon to tell what type of weather November will bring.

Keeping an eye on the extended forecast is the best way to stay up to date on the changing weather.

National Weather Service forecast:

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday night: Showers likely, mainly after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday night: Showers likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday night: Isolated showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Isolated showers before 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Colts Owner and CEO Jim Irsay announced Wednesday.

"After consultation with our medical staff, Anthony, and those close to him, it has been determined that he will undergo surgery to repair his injured shoulder, which will end his season," Irsay said. "Anthony is a competitor, and we know how difficult and disappointing this is for him and our team. We collected several medical opinions and we felt this was the best course of action for his long-term health. We anticipate a full recovery and there is no doubt Anthony has a promising future. In the meantime, I love the fight of this team and I'm excited for the opportunity we have ahead of us. It starts this week with Cleveland."

After consultation with our medical staff, Anthony, and those close to him, it has been determined that he will undergo surgery to repair his injured shoulder, which will end his season. Anthony is a competitor, and we know how difficult and disappointing this is for him and our…

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) October 18, 2023

Richardson sustained an injury to the AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder on a running play in the second quarter of the Colts' Week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick was placed on injured reserve last week as he and the Colts gathered extensive information to determine the best course of action for Richardson.

This week, Richardson and the Colts determined that course of action would result in surgery.

Richardson's rookie season will end after four starts. He completed 50 of 84 passes (59.5 percent) for 577 yards (6.9 yards/attempt) with three touchdowns, one interception and a passer rating of 87.3. Richardson also rushed 25 times for 136 yards (5.4 yards/attempt) with four touchdowns.

The Colts will move forward for the rest of the 2023 season with a 3-3 record and veteran Gardner Minshew behind center. While Minshew threw three interceptions and lost a fumble in the Colts' Week 6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had a hand in guiding the Colts to all three of their victories this season and owns the sixth-lowest interception percentage (1.7 percent) in NFL history among quarterbacks with at least 1,000 attempts.

After the Colts' loss in Jacksonville, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said he told Richardson to think less about how quickly he could return and more about the entire scope of his career.

"He's our franchise guy," Pittman said. "They brought him here to play for the next 15 years, hopefully. I told him, don't sell himself short for the long term.

"… He's definitely mentally tough. I think he's handling it well. It's always tough, just missing time and wanting to be out there and help and make an impact. He's definitely feeling it but he's handling himself well and he's doing everything right."

On Monday, Oct. 16, Bob Dylan took his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour to Murat Theatre in Indianapolis for night one of two in The Hoosier State. During the initial stand, Dylan and his band treated the audience to a first-time cover of John Mellencamp’s original, “Longest Days.” The song initially appeared on the “Jack and Diane” singer’s 2008 release, Life, Death, Love and Freedom. The choice cover was a geographical homage to the writer, Mellencamp, born in Indiana.

In fitting fashion for this tour, Dylan relied heavily on delivering material from his latest project, his 2020 set for which the run is named, but not before dipping back into the archive and starting the evening on “Watching the River Flow” and “Most Likely You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine.” Next, he turned to recent material, adding “I Contain Multitudes” and “False Prophet.” Next, the musical bard added fan favorite “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” which rolled into “Black Rider” and “My Own Version of You.”

Taking the eighth slot on Monday night’s setlist was “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight,” which preluded “Crossing the Rubicon” and “To Be Alone With You.” “Key West (Philosopher Pirate)” unfolded before “Gotta Serve Somebody” and “I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You.” Dylan segued into a trio of covers next, including Johnny Mercer’s “The Old Black Magic,” which arrived prior to the debut Mellencamp moment. Audio of the first-time take on “Longest Days” was uploaded to YouTube and can be streamed below.

As has been a trend on the road, Dylan nodded toward long-forgotten days touring alongside the Grateful Dead, reprising their original tour anthem: “Truckin’.” Monday night’s frame continued with “Mother of Muses” paired with band introductions and a return to music on “Goodbye Jimmy Reed” and “Every Grain of Sand,” which saw the troubadour pick up the harmonica and add some breathy blows into the instrument–which marked the end of the concert, sans encore.

The following night, Tuesday, Oct. 17, Dylan returned to the hollowed concert location, picking up night two in the same vein as the night prior. During the show, Dylan once again added “That Old Back Magic” paired with the Mellencamp cover. Rather than proceed with the Dead’s “Truckin’,” Dylan swamped in another tune that’s been making its rounds on the road: Chuck Berry’s “Nadine (Is That You?).”

In continuation of Rough and Rowdy Ways, Dylan will take a few nights away from the stage and will return on Friday, October 20, in Cincinnati. Tickets remain on sale and can be purchased here.

Bob Dylan

Murat Theatre – Indianapolis

Oct. 16, 2023

Set: Watching the River Flow, Most Likely You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine, I Contain Multitudes, False Prophet, When I Paint My Masterpiece, Black Rider, My Own Version of You, I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight, Crossing the Rubicon, To Be Alone With You, Key West (Philosopher Pirate), Gotta Serve Somebody, I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You, That Old Black Magic (Johnny Mercer), Longest Days (John Mellencamp)#, Truckin’ (Grateful Dead), Mother of Muses, Goodbye Jimmy Reed, Every Grain of Sand+

Notes:

# Debut

+ Dylan on harmonica