Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson exited Thursday’s preseason game in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens after sustaining a finger damage throughout a sack by linebacker David Ojabo. Richardson, the No. 4 general decide within the 2023 NFL Draft, began the sport however was sluggish to rise up after the hit and left the sector with backup Daniel Jones taking up at quarterback.
Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed that the damage was a dislocated pinky, in line with colts.report. “It popped out, popped back in,” the coach mentioned, who added that there is no such thing as a present timetable for when Richardson will return.
Richardson didn’t play within the the rest of the sport, a Ravens 24-16 victory. He accomplished two of three passes for 21 yards earlier than leaving halfway by means of the primary quarter.
Steichen had planned to start Richardson for about a quarter and a half as a part of the workforce’s preseason rotation. Jones, who’s competing with Richardson for the beginning QB job, was set to play the remainder of the primary half earlier than beginning the workforce’s second preseason recreation in opposition to the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 16.
Richardson’s tenure with the Colts has been hampered by accidents and inconsistent play. Over two seasons, he has accomplished simply over 50% of his passes with extra interceptions (13) than touchdowns (11), although he holds an 8-7 document as a starter.
Jones, a former first-round decide with six seasons of beginning expertise for the New York Giants, is seeking to revive his profession after a 24-44-1 document within the NFL. Identified for his mobility, Jones accomplished 64.1% of his passes with 70 touchdowns in opposition to 47 interceptions throughout his time in New York.
The Colts’ beginning quarterback battle will proceed because the workforce prepares for the common season, however Richardson’s well being and talent to remain on the sector stay main questions transferring ahead.