Colts draft bust Anthony Richardson charged with marijuana possession after traffic stop

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was charged with possession of marijuana following an October 12 traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana. Officers stopped Richardson in a vehicle with an expired registration, detected an odor of marijuana, and discovered a mason jar with suspected marijuana alongside THC gummies. Richardson admitted to smoking in the car to avoid doing so around his children and agreed to appear in court.

A bench trial has been scheduled for January 4, 2027. Richardson, selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has struggled with injuries throughout his career and lost the starting job to Daniel Jones in 2025. The Colts previously declined Richardson's fifth-year option, positioning him to become a free agent after the 2026 season.