Colts QB Anthony Richardson Faces Marijuana Charge After Stop

WHO:

theScore - Anthony Richardson has not played in an NFL game since Oct. 5, 2025.

theScore - Richardson’s attorney, James Voyles, declined to comment on the case.

theScore - The Colts selected Richardson, a former Florida Gators star, with the No. 4 overall pick in 2023.

NY Post - Anthony Richardson, an Indianapolis Colts quarterback, was charged with marijuana possession.

Daily Mail Sports - Richardson is described as the Indianapolis Colts signal-caller.

Heavy NFL - Anthony Richardson Sr. remained with the Colts and was named the team’s backup behind Daniel Jones.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings were preparing for a Week 7 matchup.

WHAT:

theScore - The affidavit said the car’s license plate did not match the plate listed on its registration.

theScore - Police said they found “leafy, green material” they believed to be marijuana and five marijuana gummies in a small Mason jar in the car’s glove compartment.

theScore - Richardson appeared in four games in 2023 before a season-ending shoulder injury; in 2024, he started 11 games, completed 47.7% of his passes, and threw eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

theScore - In 2025, Richardson threw two passes across two games before a fractured orbital bone near his right eye; he has since made two trade requests.

theScore - Richardson beat Riley Leonard for the Colts’ No. 2 quarterback role in training camp, while Daniel Jones has taken every snap since returning from a torn right Achilles tendon.

theScore - The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard; Richardson said he was disappointed and wanted to prove Ballard was right to draft him. He said, “He believed in me enough to have me here, and I’m forever grateful for that.”

Yahoo - The Colts said, “We are aware of the situation involving Anthony Richardson and are currently gathering additional information,” and added, “We will have no further comment at this time.”

Yahoo - Richardson reportedly told police he smoked marijuana in the car so he would not do so in front of his children, and that he had a small amount of marijuana in the car.

Yahoo - Richardson was cited for expired registration and received a summons for marijuana possession; police did not arrest him.

Yahoo - Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, said Richardson remained focused on his responsibilities, family, and future.

Yahoo - Police said the vehicle smelled of marijuana as officers approached. A small mason jar containing a substance believed to be marijuana and an opened bag of THC-infused gummies were found during the search; the substance reportedly tested positive for THC.

Yahoo - Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, said, “Anthony takes this matter seriously and respects the legal process,” and asked people to let the facts and legal proceedings take their course.

Yahoo - Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was charged with two misdemeanors following an August arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

IJR - Police say they found marijuana and THC gummies during the stop.

IJR - The allegation remains unresolved, and the Colts said they were gathering information.

TMZ - Richardson admitted to smoking marijuana in his car, according to police.

TMZ - Richardson avoided jail and was issued a summons.

NY Post - Richardson was charged with possession of marijuana after a traffic stop.

NY Post - Richardson was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger.

NY Post - Officers determined the Charger had an expired registration that had been assigned to a different vehicle.

NY Post - The officer reported immediately detecting something at the traffic stop; the article excerpt does not specify what was detected.

Daily Mail Sports - A misdemeanor charge was officially filed against Richardson following the traffic stop.

Heavy NFL - The Colts were coming off consecutive losses.

WHERE:

NY Post - The traffic stop took place in Carmel, Indiana.

Daily Mail Sports - The traffic stop took place in Indiana.

WHEN:

Yahoo - A hearing scheduled for Dec. 9 was waived.

IJR - A bench trial is scheduled for January 2027.

NY Post - The traffic stop occurred on Oct. 12.

Daily Mail Sports - The misdemeanor charge was filed on October 19.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ matchup against the Minnesota Vikings was their Week 7 game.

WHY:

theScore - Richardson said he smoked marijuana in the car because he did not want to smoke around his children.

NY Post - The charge followed a traffic stop during which officers found the vehicle’s registration was expired and assigned to another vehicle.

Daily Mail Sports - The misdemeanor charge followed Richardson being pulled over by police.

HOW:

Yahoo - Richardson reportedly pulled over to the side of the road before officers approached and noticed the odor of marijuana.

Yahoo - Richardson was handcuffed after exiting the car, and officers searched the vehicle.

IJR - The case is proceeding toward a bench trial.

NY Post - Officers stopped Richardson while he was driving the Dodge Charger and determined its registration was expired and belonged to a different vehicle.

Daily Mail Sports - The charge was filed as a misdemeanor.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson faces a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge after a traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana. Police say his Dodge Charger had expired registration assigned to another vehicle, and officers found suspected marijuana and THC gummies in the glove compartment. Richardson reportedly told police he smoked in the car to avoid doing so around his children. He was cited for the registration issue and summoned on the possession charge, but was not arrested. His attorney declined to comment, while his agent said Richardson takes the matter seriously and respects the legal process. The Colts said they are gathering information and had no further comment. Richardson has not played in an NFL game since October 2025, and is currently the team’s backup behind Daniel Jones. A bench trial is scheduled for January 2027.