The misdemeanor charge stems from an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, where officers found marijuana and THC gummies in his car.
Anthony Richardson's rough year just got rougher. The Colts backup quarterback has been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession following a traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana on Oct. 12, according to court records.
Police pulled Richardson over after determining the 2023 Dodge Charger he was driving had an expired registration that had been assigned to a different vehicle. The officer at the scene reported immediately detecting marijuana, and a search turned up marijuana and THC gummies inside the car.
Richardson, 24, is in the final year of his rookie contract. The former No. 4 overall pick lost his starting job to Daniel Jones last season and has spent this year as a backup on one of the league's worst teams, with some wondering if Jones' struggles could open a door back to the field for him.
The charge adds to a messy stretch for Indianapolis off the field. Teammate Keenan Allen was recently suspended three games after being jailed on drunk driving charges, and Richardson's citation only deepens the sense of dysfunction surrounding a franchise already dealing with a disappointing season.