Sept. 22 (UPI) — Rookies Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson, two of the first quarterbacks selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, will not play in Week 3 because of injuries, their teams announced Friday.
Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich told reporters that Young will miss one to two weeks because of a sprained ankle.
Young sustained the ankle injury in the Panthers’ loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday in Charlotte, N.C.
Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start for the Panthers in Week 3. The Panthers will face the Seattle Seahawks at 4:05 p.m. EDT Sunday in Seattle.
Young, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, completed 59.2% of his passes for 299 yards, two scores and two interceptions through two starts this season. He completed 87.1% of his throws for 153 yards and a score in Week 2 against the Saints.
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that Richardson will not play this week. Veteran Gardner Minshew will start for the Colts against the Baltimore Ravens.
Richardson and center Ryan Kelly both remain in the concussion protocol. Kelly also was ruled out for Week 3.
Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, completed 63.8% of his throws for 279 yards, one score and an interception through two starts for the Colts.
He completed 60% of his throws for just 56 yards in the Colts’ 31-20 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday in Houston, Texas. He left the game in the second quarter and did not return.
Minshew, who briefly replaced Richardson in Week 1 before more action in Week 2, completed 76% of his throws for 171 yards and a score.
He completed 57.9% of his throws for 663 yards, three scores and three interceptions in five games last season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
That Colts and Ravens will kick off at 1 p.m. Sunday in Baltimore.
