Overview

• Anthony Richardson left the preseason opener after dislocating his right pinky during a sack by David Ojabo and was ruled out with no timetable for his return.
• Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the finger was popped back into place and described Richardson’s status as day to day.
• Daniel Jones took over in the first quarter and finished 10 of 21 for 144 yards before halftime, setting the stage for expanded first-team work in the next preseason game.
• The unexpected injury disrupted the Colts’ planned rotation of Richardson and Jones, forcing Jones into an extended audition for the Week 1 starter’s role.
• Richardson’s prior setbacks—including shoulder, back, foot, hip, oblique and concussion issues—have cost him significant time and intensified concerns about his availability in 2025.