When did Anthony Richardson suffer his season-ending injury?

Anthony Richardson's 2025 season ended in Week 6 due to a season-ending eye injury.

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Vikings coach O'Connell backs struggling QB Richardson

Q: What did Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell say to Anthony Richardson?

Coach O'Connell told Richardson that he was a "bad dude" and would play a long time in the league, encouraging him to keep working.

Q: What is Anthony Richardson's contract status with the Colts?

Richardson is under contract through 2026, with a guaranteed compensation of $5.385 million, and a potential fifth-year option for 2027.

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Summary

O'Connell encouraged Richardson to keep working despite struggles.
Richardson suffered a season-ending eye injury in 2025.
The Colts quarterback is under contract through 2026.

Vikings coach O'Connell backs struggling QB Richardson

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell expressed his belief in Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson during a meeting in Week 9 of the 2024 season. O'Connell told Richardson that he was a "bad dude" and would "play a long time" in the league.

Richardson's career has faced setbacks since his promising start. After appearing in four games as a rookie in 2023, he started 11 games in 2024. However, his 2025 season was cut short in Week 6 by a season-ending eye injury sustained in a locker room mishap.

The Colts have since granted Richardson permission to explore trade options. He is currently under contract through 2026, with a guaranteed compensation of $5.385 million. A fifth-year option for 2027 would guarantee him $23.5 million.

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