Anthony Richardson says he had severe back pain: 'Could barely even walk'

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson revealed Wednesday that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.

"Last week was tough and I couldn't even stand up on Tuesday, could barely even walk, [had to] crawl around the house," Richardson said. "But I'm here, I'm standing now. If I can do anything in my power to get on the field, I'm going to do it."

Richardson missed each of the Colts' three practices last week and was initially listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. That report was updated on Saturday, ruling Richardson out of the game, with a team…