The Indianapolis Colts have placed quarterback Anthony Richardson on injured reserve with an orbital fracture he suffered prior to Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals . Richardson will now be out for at least the next four games.
Richardson was warming up with an elastic band in the Colts' locker room when the injury occurred. Richardson attached the band to a pole, which snapped and hit him in the face with a lot of force. While Richardson experience severe swelling, it is believed that his eyeball avoided any damage.
Through the first five games of the season, Richardson served as the backup to Daniel Jones , who won the quarterback competition in camp. Richardson had appeared in only two games to this point, completing one of two passes for nine yards. 2025 NFL pl