Anthony Richardson was inactive for Sunday's game against Cardinals after being injured while warming up before a game, and according to ESPN's Stephen HolderThe Colts' backup quarterback will likely miss several games due to the incident. Richardson injured my eye while working in a groupaccording to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
After the game, Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Richardson suffered a fractured orbit, requiring him to spend Sunday's game at a local hospital. The injury was allegedly caused by a malfunction of the elastic band he was using. Richardson attached the bracelet to a pole in the locker room, the pole broke and hit his face hard.
The swelling around Richardson's eye is reportedly so severe that his vision is temporarily impaired. However, Richardson is not believed to have suffered damage to his eyeball.
Richardson's role as backup Daniel Jones received a sixth-round rookie pick Riley Leonardwho will remain the Colts' QB while Richardson recovers unless the team gets another backup option.
Leonard, who helped Notre Dame emerge last year College football National Championship Playoffs – Played well in preseason. He started and played the entirety of the Colts' preseason finale against the Colts. Bengalsgoing 15 of 20 for 189 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown pass to the side. Laquon Treadwell.
A former first-round pick, Richardson lost his starting job to Jones before the start of the regular season. During his first two seasons with the Colts, Richardson went 8–7 as the team's starter, but threw more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (11) during that period; injuries and erratic play told much of the story of his first two NFL seasons.
A former first-round pick, Jones enjoyed a career resurgence this season with the Colts, who continued their hot start by improving to 5-1 and defeating Arizona 31-27.
