Colts' Richardson Struggles in Practice

During a joint practice on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals defense put pressure on Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, highlighting the challenges he may face in a real game scenario. Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill urged Richardson to throw the ball, but the quarterback struggled with timing, resulting in a deflected pass intended for receiver Michael Pittman Jr. The absence of rookie wide receiver Josh Downs, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, further complicated Richardson's performance. Despite the difficulties, Richardson showed improvement during a two-minute drill towards the end of practice, which Colts head coach Shane Steichen believes will benefit him in the long run. The practice also marked the return of Raekwon Davis, who was activated off the non-football illness list due to high blood pressure. Although he felt a bit out of breath, Davis expressed enthusiasm about rejoining his teammates. In a setback for the Colts, tight end Kylen Granson was diagnosed with a turf toe injury that will require surgery, leaving him out indefinitely. This injury raises concerns about his status for the upcoming regular season. The Colts are still evaluating their roster decisions, with a little over a week remaining before the season opener, as they assess the competition for key positions, including that of the tight end.