The good news for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is that his injured pinkie isn’t serious. As reported by The Associated Press, the third-year pro is considered day-day-day after dislocating it in Thursday’s preseason debut against the Baltimore Ravens.
The bad news for Richardson is that his brief performance did nothing to help him reclaim the starting job in Indianapolis over incoming free-agent acquisition, Daniel Jones.
It’s unclear when Richardson will practice next. Indy did not hold practice Friday and is scheduled to do so Saturday in Westfield, Indiana, a suburb on Indianapolis’ northwest side.
Richardson was injured on the second possession in the loss to Baltimore. He was driven into the ground by unblocked Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo. When Richardson got up, he saw his finger at an awkward angle and immediately left the game. He did not return.
Coach Shane Steichen said the finger popped out of place and trainers popped it back in.
‘I just looked down and I see my finger, different direction, and I’m like, ‘Maybe I’m tripping,’ Richardson said. ‘I looked at it again, and it was definitely like that.’
The good news for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is that his injured pinkie isn’t serious, according to a report by The Associated Press
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) during Thursday’s preseason opener
Daniel Jones signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts during the offseason
Richardson attempted to grip the ball on the sideline but said it didn’t quite feel right.
That meant Jones, who is battling Richardson for Indy’s starting job, got more action than expected. Steichen said after the game that he would consider changing his script for next Saturday’s game against Green Bay. Jones was expected to start that game, likely taking more snaps than Richardson.
Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, has battled a series of injuries through his first two seasons. He’s played in just 16 of 34 games, missing all but two because of injury. Richardson also has been unable to finish several additional games.
The stops and starts have hindered Richardson’s development. He completed 47.7 percent of his throws last season, the lowest percentage among regular starters.
Jones signed a one-year, $14 million contract during the offseason. He was added to compete with Richardson after spending his first six seasons with the New York Giants. He was released during last season and signed with the Minnesota Vikings but did not take an official snap.
The Colts also designated linebacker Liam Anderson as waived-injured, and released cornerback Tre Herndon, an eighth-year player who signed with Indianapolis on July 31.
The team restocked its roster by signing cornerback B.J. Mayes, running backs Nate Noel and and Nay’Quan Wright and tackle Marcellus Johnson.
