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Stephen Holder
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson might return to follow as quickly as Saturday after sustaining a dislocated proper pinkie finger in Thursday night time’s preseason opener, a number of sources informed ESPN.
Richardson was sacked forcefully by unblocked Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo within the first quarter, leaving the small finger on his throwing hand bent at an outward angle as he ran off the sphere.
Members of the staff’s medical employees rapidly popped the joint again into place and Richardson started testing his capacity to grip a soccer in hopes of returning to the sport. He additionally resumed throwing mild passes on the sideline. However, by then, coach Shane Steichen had made the choice to rule him out of the sport, with veteran Daniel Jones ending the primary half earlier than yielding to rookie Riley Leonard within the second half.
Richardson underwent X-rays at halftime, which had been detrimental, sources stated.
Colts gamers have a scheduled day without work on Friday however return to coaching camp in Westfield, Indiana on Saturday for the subsequent follow. If Richardson can throw the ball successfully, he is prone to be on the sphere.
After the sport, Richardson stated the finger was “tender,” including, “it will be just a little bit extra so within the morning. However I will be good.”
Much less clear is how the Colts will deal with their ongoing quarterback shifting ahead. They’ve divided beginning reps largely equal between Richardson and Jones and Steichen had deliberate to provide Richardson in depth enjoying time within the preseason opener with Jones slated to see expanded enjoying time subsequent week. However after Jones got here off the bench to play the ultimate 23 minutes of the primary half, that plan acquired went out the window.
Richardson accomplished 2 of three passes earlier than his damage. Jones entered and accomplished 10 of 21 passes for 144 yards.