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.