Anthony Richardson was a full participant in the Colts' Wednesday practice ahead of their Week 7 game against the Miami Dolphins, marking the second practice the quarterback has fully participated in since he sustained an oblique injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4.
In Week 6, Richardson fully participated in Thursday's practice but did not play in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, as head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson "just wasn't there yet."
"He's a guy that touches the ball on every play, and it's a long season," Steichen explained Wednesday. "We're in Week 6 and wanting to make sure he's feeling 100 percent before he's back out there."
Both Steichen and Richardson expressed their confidence that Richardson would be ready go against the Dolphins on Sunday.
"I'm able to move better without any worries," Richardson said. "Just confident in all the movements, you know. Throwing the ball, I'm confident in that, and then just running around out there at practice, I'm confident in all that. So I'd probably say that's the biggest difference."
"As of now, I think I'm pretty good," Richardson added. "We're just making sure and hoping that when I am out there competing full speed at practice, you know, nothing sets me back."
The Indianapolis Colts hit the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center practice fields for the start of week 7 practice.
Running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. (back) and Josh Downs (toe) were among Colts players who did not practice on Wednesday. Pittman and Downs only practiced on Friday in Week 6 (they were both full participants), but both played against the Titans and each scored a touchdown in the win.
"We'll see how the week goes, but he's doing a lot better," Steichen said about Taylor. "A lot better."
Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (hamstring) and center Ryan Kelly (calf) also did not practice on Wednesday after sustaining their respective injuries against the Titans.
Wednesday's full practice report: