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ColtsAnthony Richardson Hospitalized With Orbital Fracture From Pregame Band Accident

The injury leaves his return timetable unclear.

Overview

  • An apparatus used to anchor warmup bands reportedly malfunctioned in the locker room, striking Richardson in the face and causing an orbital fracture.
  • Head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson was taken to a hospital and was ruled out before the Week 6 game.
  • Indianapolis beat Arizona 31-27, with starter Daniel Jones playing every offensive snap and sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard elevated to the No. 2 quarterback role.
  • Cornerback Charvarius Ward suffered a separate pregame concussion after a collision with a teammate and was unavailable.
  • The setback continues a run of injuries for the 2023 No. 4 pick, who has previously dealt with shoulder issues, a concussion, a finger dislocation and back sprains.