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.