Will start Sunday if healthy
Richardson is continuing to get treatment on his back spasms and will start Week 18 versus Jacksonville if he's healthy, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Richardson also has been dealing with a foot injury, but head coach Shane Steichen indicated last week that the back problem -- which he clarified to be back spasms Monday -- was the bigger issue. Steichen did indicate Monday that Richardson is feeling better, so there's a legitimate chance the rookie QB could return to a starting role Sunday. If Richardson can't play, Joe Flacco -- who threw for 330 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions Sunday in a loss to the Giants -- would likely start behind center again.
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Competing for backup role
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Tyler Warren
To maintain key role in Year 2
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Jonathan Taylor
Set for another huge workload?
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Ashton Dulin
Competing for expanded role
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Daniel Jones
Should see 11-on-11 work next month
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Alec Pierce
Discusses ankle surgery
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Alec Pierce
May miss start of training camp
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Throwing at OTAs
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Charvarius Ward
Ready to continue NFL career
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