Colts QB Richardson (foot, back) “really sore,” says Steichen

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson missed the third straight day of practice Friday, but coach Shane Steichen said the team is not ruling him out for Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants.

Richardson was officially listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report as he continues to battle foot and back injuries, but Steichen did not provide further details on either ailment other than to say the back issue is the more serious of the two.

Richardson was on the field at the start of practice Friday but was not in uniform. Veteran Joe Flacco took the first-team snaps, as he did on Thursday. The Colts did not practice Wednesday due to the holiday, but issued an estimated injury report that listed Richardson as a nonparticipant.

Asked if Richardson could have practiced on a limited basis, Steichen said: “He was just sore, really sore all week. So we just stayed smart.”

The Colts remain alive for the playoffs and will still be in contention on Sunday if either the Denver Broncos or Los Angeles Chargers lose on Saturday. If both teams win, the Colts would be eliminated.

Steichen said the Colts’ playoff status has no impact on who starts at quarterback.