Anthony Richardson Charged With Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession

According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. faces a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in Indiana. Per court records obtained by Fox 59 and cited in the report, police stopped Richardson on October 12 in Carmel for an expired registration on a vehicle that didn't belong to him. Officers smelled marijuana, and Richardson told them he had smoked in the car to avoid doing so in front of his children. A search turned up a jar of marijuana and THC-positive gummies. A bench trial is scheduled for January 4.

Anthony Richardson Sr.

The Colts released a brief statement saying they are "gathering additional information" and declined further comment — so the team's next step is unknown at this point. The charge is a misdemeanor, and the trial date falls in January, well after the fantasy football regular season ends. That timeline matters: barring any league discipline from the NFL (which the source story does not mention), there is no immediate indication Richardson will miss game time.

Fantasy managers should monitor whether the NFL opens a conduct policy investigation, since that would be the likeliest path to a suspension that actually affects your roster. Nothing in this story confirms that has happened. For now, hold Richardson as you normally would — but keep an eye on any NFL response in the coming days, because that's the variable that could actually change his fantasy value.