Well the writing had been on the wall in terms of carries per game, and now it’s official on the depth chart.
According to Ian Rapoport via Mike Silver, the Colts have benched the struggling Trent Richardson in favor of Donald Brown.
. @MikeSilver reports that #Colts are demoting Trent Richardson to 2nd-string in favor of Donald Brown. Among several changes for Indy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2013
Colts source tells me “It’s a bottom-line biz. Change needed to be made. Donald is our most productive guy.” Believe in Trent for future
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2013
The 7-4 Colts need to do what’s best as they struggle down the stretch.