Colts QB Anthony Richardson charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, per FOX59

Court filings stem from an Oct. 12 Carmel traffic stop.

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in Carmel Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Online court documents cited by FOX59 show the misdemeanor count against the Indianapolis quarterback was filed Monday following a traffic stop for an expired registration in Carmel, Indiana. Richardson has served in a reserve role since head coach Shane Steichen named him the backup behind Daniel Jones in early September.

Why it matters: The legal filing arrives during a turbulent stretch for Indianapolis, which recently dismissed general manager Chris Ballard ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Richardson requested a trade in May before remaining on the 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.

By the numbers: Indianapolis sits 12th in the AFC at 2-4 and rides a two-game losing streak following a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 18.

What to watch: Both the Colts and the NFL will determine whether the misdemeanor charge triggers team discipline or review under league conduct policies ahead of Indianapolis's matchup with Minnesota.

Sources

@YahooSports 2026-10-23T13:39:58.934908+00:00

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