Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. got hit with a misdemeanor charge for marijuana possession earlier this month, according to court records ESPN picked up. This ain’t just some minor thing, folks. The dude was cited after a traffic stop on October 12, where cops found marijuana and THC gummies right there in his ride.
The Traffic Stop That Unpacked Everything
So what actually went down? Police pulled Richardson over because they had questions about his car’s registration. Pretty routine, right? But then, officers caught the smell of marijuana in the vehicle. Richardson didn’t even try to deny it, admitting he had smoked in the car to avoid doing it at home around his children. A search quickly revealed a small amount of marijuana and those THC-infused gummies, all of which authorities confiscated.
A Career Already at a Crossroads Just Got Cloudier
Look, Richardson wasn’t actually arrested in the field. They let him leave. But he did get a citation for the expired registration and, way more importantly, a summons for that marijuana possession charge. The Colts already put out a statement saying, “We are aware of the situation involving Anthony Richardson and are currently gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time.” That’s classic “we’re not gonna say anything until we have to” stuff, you know?
This whole incident drops right when Richardson’s NFL career is already at a crossroads. The 24-year-old hasn’t even played a game this season. He previously went 8-7 as the Colts’ starter across the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Remember, the former No. 4 overall pick was actually given permission to seek a trade this past offseason. The kicker? No trade partner showed up. Now, he’s in the final year of his rookie deal, and this misdemeanor charge just makes his future with the team, and potentially in the league, even cloudier. What’s next for the Colts’ quarterback is anyone’s guess.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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