Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson may soon be known for his good deeds off the field—along with his dual-threat QB abilities on it.
Richardson recently lent a helping hand to a complete stranger in a feel-good tale that will likely endear the former first-round draft pick to more Colts fans. After a motorist experienced a tire blowout on Interstate 65 while traveling through Indianapolis, Richardson pulled over to help him get safely back on the road, according to FOX59 News reporter Eric Graves.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson helped this fan stranded on the side of the highway the other day. Parker Suddeth says he had to pullover on the side of I-65 because of a tire blowout and AR stopped to help out. Parker says “I guess I’m a Colts fan now.” @FOX59 @CBS4Indy pic.twitter.com/dx7jKdckbE
— Eric Graves (@ReporterEric) March 19, 2024
The motorist posted a photo with the Colts quarterback on Instagram and wrote in the caption, “Zoe and I had a tire blowout on I-65 and the only man who had the decency to help us was Anthony. HUGE thank you to this guy and Carl from the emergency transportation department for helping us out. I guess I’m a colts fan now.”
Richardson was drafted as the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL draft and started four games in Indy before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. The Florida product threw for 577 yards with three touchdowns against one interception and added 136 rushing yards, compiling a 2–2 record in his shortened rookie campaign.
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The 21-year-old Richardson appears to be on track in his recovery and was captured throwing the football last month for the first time since his Oct. 24 surgery.
The Colts quarterback also clearly had the time this offseason to help out a stranded motorist on the side of the highway and, in doing so, make a brand new fan.
