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Colts' Anthony Richardson Suffers Orbital Fracture, Likely Out Multiple Games

Rookie Riley Leonard becomes the No. 2 quarterback pending a decision on a veteran addition.

Overview

  • Richardson sustained the injury in a locker-room warmup when an apparatus used with an elastic band malfunctioned, and he was taken to the hospital.
  • Head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson will miss time, and reports indicate significant swelling is temporarily affecting his vision without believed eye damage.
  • Team officials are evaluating whether to sign a veteran backup or proceed with Leonard behind starter Daniel Jones.
  • Jones played every snap in a 31-27 win over the Cardinals, completing 22 of 30 passes for 212 yards with two touchdowns and an interception as Indianapolis moved to 5-1.
  • Cornerback Charvarius Ward also exited pregame with a concussion after a collision, adding to an unusual set of injuries before kickoff.