Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and a former Florida standout, has been charged with a misdemeanor for marijuana possession following a traffic stop earlier this month.
According to court records, Richardson was pulled over Oct. 12 in Carmel, Indiana, because his car’s license plate did not match its expired registration. Officers said they smelled marijuana as they approached the vehicle, and Richardson was briefly handcuffed while officers searched it. Court records say he told officers he had been smoking marijuana in the car and had a small amount with him, and officers found a Mason jar in the glove compartment with a substance believed to be marijuana and a bag of THC gummies. He received a citation and was summoned to court.
The Hamilton County prosecutor’s office filed a Class B misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana. Richardson’s attorney, James Voyles, declined to comment.
At Florida, Richardson was a developmental prospect early in his career, attempting just 66 passes with 10 total touchdowns and six interceptions in his first two seasons. His breakout 2022 season made him one of the top prospects in the 2023 draft. His dual-threat ability caused problems for opposing defenses, and he finished the season with 2,549 passing yards, 654 rushing yards and 26 total touchdowns.
His NFL career has been shaky and marked by injuries. He started four games as a rookie in 2023 before a shoulder injury required season-ending surgery. In 2024, he started 11 games, but the Colts turned to Joe Flacco after a Week 8 loss, and Richardson returned as the starter in Week 11 before missing the final two games with a back injury.
In 2025, he fractured his orbital bone during pregame warmups and played in just two games. He has not played in a game since Oct. 5, 2025, and is a backup behind Daniel Jones.
The Colts said they are aware of the situation and “currently gathering additional information,” adding that they would have no further comment at this time.
