Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw will miss Sunday's game in Jacksonville against the winless Jaguars due to a neck injury he sustained during last week's 27-7 victory against the San Francisco 49ers, paving the way for newly acquired back Trent Richardson to start the game and step into a more primary role.
Bradshaw hasn't practiced all week and the team announced Friday he'll miss at least one game after he hurt his neck during the second quarter of last week's game against San Francisco.
"He came in after the last ballgame, had some discomfort in his neck," coach Chuck Pagano told ESPN of Bradshaw. "The doctors and trainers are working feverishly to get that thing calmed down."
Through the first three games, Bradshaw has rushed for a team-high 186 yards on 41 carries with two touchdowns for the Colts (2-1). Richardson, who was acquired from Cleveland on Sept. 18, was the backup to Bradshaw in Week 3 but will take on the load of carrying the ball as Donald Brown will serve as the backup this week against the Jaguars (0-4). Richardson had 35 yards on 13 carries last week.
"It's still going to be a lot of help with [quarterback] Andrew [Luck] and Donald," Richardson said. "Donald is going to help me out a lot. We've all been on the same page. I've been learning the game plan every day."
Overall this season between Cleveland and Indianapolis, Richardson has rushed for 140 yards on 44 attempts and has a touchdown.
Luck and the Colts will look to improve to 3-1 as luck continues his sophomore season where so far he's thrown for a completion percentage of 65.2 and thrown for 658 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.
Bradshaw joins defensive lineman Ricky Jean-Francois (groin) and safety LaRon Landry (ankle) on a list of Colts players that will also miss the game due to injury. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Donald Thomas (quad), running back Vick Ballard (knee) and tight end Dwayne Allen (hip) are out for the season.
The banged up Colts will look to showcase newly acquired Richardson when they battle the Jaguars in Jacksonville Sunday.
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